A river runs through it...

It is the tenth longest river in the UK and from the Dog In A Doublet lock in Whittlesey it is tidal. Today’s pictures show various views of the river over the years.

The picture top left shows competitors in a rowing regetta on the Embankment in 1948. On the other side of the river can be seen the Cadge and Colman flour mill in East Station Road.

The picture to the right shows a tranquil scene looking down from Town Bridge. It was taken in 1900.

Bottom left is a picture taken sometime before World War One and shows Peterborians enjoying a summer event.

The picture to the right in contrast shows a very wintry scene at Orton Stuanch in the big freeze of 1954. If you have any pictures or memories of that winter get in touch.

The last picture is also of Orton Staunch and is a rare shot of the lock keeper’s cottage which was on an island between the lock gates and the weir.