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

Peterborough’s First Lady Mayor

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

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, […]

September Meeting

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 10th October at 7.30pm, at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough PE3 9RF. The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough, will be speaking on “A New Chapter – Dean’s Cathedrals and the Future”. The Cathedral is such a well-loved historic building, that’s stood […]

Events

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Monthly Events

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

The Knights Chamber above the archway

Charity Events

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

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Heritage Festival

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

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