You may have lived in Peterborough your entire life and think you know everything about the city, but there are always new things to learn.
If you’ve grown up in Peterborough, chances are you’ll have passed through the city centre hundreds, if not thousands of times over the years.
Cathedral Square, Long Causeway and Bridge Street are three of the city centre’s busiest areas and used by thousands of people each day, but how many of those take time to stop and take notice of their surroundings?
Dotted around Peterborough are dozens of statues, sculptures, plaques and other landmarks that don’t always get the attention they deserve.
Some of them have stood for generations, but perhaps due to their diminutive stature are hardly noticed by passers-by.
We’ve taken a look at six little-known statues and sculptures around Peterborough that you’ve probably walked past without even realising.
Discover them below:
5. Festival Boat
The Festival Boat sculpture in 1989 by artist Sokari Douglas Camp. Inspired by the traditional ceremonial boats of her native Niger Delta, the piece reflects her Afro-centric artistic identity and celebration of culture. Photo: AC/Google
6. Sheepwash
The wood sculpture of a shepherd and his sheep, carved in 1999 by Jason Turpin-Thompson , represents the history of this spot in Ferry Meadows Country Park. The sculpture features an old man reminiscing about his working life tending to livestock. According to Peterborough Sculptures, this piece is located next to an ancient sheep washing pond in which local farm workers would hand wash their animals to free them from pests. Photo: Vera/Google