With weather forecasters drawing parallels between this summer’s scorching heat and the famous summer of 1976, we’ve taken a look back at what life was like in Peterborough 50 years ago.
It’s perhaps inevitable that parts of the city centre such as Broadway and Bridge Street have changed considerably over the past five decades, but the scale of change really becomes apparent when looking at old photographs.
Below we’ve picked 12 photos that define life in Peterborough in the 1970s, covering some of the city’s best loved landmarks.
Even if you’re not old enough to remember the 1970s, these photos provide a rare insight into Peterborough as it was 50 years ago.
We hope these cracking snaps bring a smile to your face as you recall happy memories from the decade.
Take a look below:
1. 12 amazing photos that prove why the 1970s was Peterborough’s golden era
Do you remember Long Causeway looking like this? Photo: Peterborough Images Archive
2. 12 amazing photos that prove why the 1970s was Peterborough’s golden era
Rolphs Stores was a Peterborough establishment back in the 1970s Photo: Peterborough Images Archive
3. 12 amazing photos that prove why the 1970s was Peterborough’s golden era
Long Causeway pictured in 1973 Photo: Peterborough Images Archive
4. 12 amazing photos that prove why the 1970s was Peterborough’s golden era
Cathedral Square in the 1970s Photo: Nigel Thornton