Peterborough Local History Society

Discover more about the history of the city and surrounding areas.

Dear members/friends,

I’m delighted to be bringing you news of the Society moving forward towards some normality.

Our programme of events for the remainder of this calendar year is now available. After closely following government announcements, we have decided that we are able to proceed with this.

PLEASE NOTE: all events will be held with strict regard to government rules and we reserve the right to cancel if necessary. A very sincere thank you for all your support and encouragement during this pandemic. Now we can look forward with confidence as our meetings pan out in the way that they were intended and planned.

Please do get in touch, if you would like to enjoy the benefits of membership; I look forward to welcoming you.

Kind regards

Trevor Pearce

Chairman, Peterborough Local History Society

Welcome to the
Peterborough Local History Society

Discover more about the history of the city and surrounding areas…

Peterborough Local History Society was formed in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed that the city needed an association where people could come together to share and enjoy the history of this area. Since then we have grown to a Society with around 75 members who meet once every month. Some of our members are researchers, delving into specific avenues of history; some are authors of local books; whilst the majority just want to come along and learn from our various speakers.

Latest Posts

Our Festive Entertainment

24/12/2024

Monica

December 12th was the final meeting of the year and the evening of the annual social and festive entertainment of the Society. This year we were uproariously entertained by PODS the Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society with a festive seranading of well-known Yuletide songs, with a little extra slapstick thrown in by recruiting some of […]

Peterborough’s First Lady Mayor

21/11/2024

Monica

Lily Violet Bryant 1882-1965 The Society’s AGM meeting took place on Thursday November 14th, followed by a talk from one of our society members Dr. Sadie McMullen entitled ‘Peterborough’s First Lady Mayor’. Trevor, the Society’s Chairman, welcomed the audience and commenced with the AGM business. Trevor was unanimously re-elected as Chairman and Annette Matin was […]

November meeting and AGM

12/11/2024

Monica

The November meeting of Peterborough Local History Society is on Thursday 14th, at 7.30pm, at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough PE3 9RF . Society member Dr Sadie McMullon, with “Lily Bryant – Peterborough’s First Lady Mayor”. Lily Violet Bryant had two firsts to her name, she was Peterborough’s first female councillor, […]

Monthly Events

A varied range of monthly speakers and topics exploring the local history of our area and beyond

Charity Events

A charity Event 2024 April 15th at 2pm.<br /> At Andrews United form Church.

Heritage Festival

There are no Plans for a Heritage Festival during 2024 the present time.