An image of Thorpe Road dating back to 1912.An image of Thorpe Road dating back to 1912.
An image of Thorpe Road dating back to 1912.

In pictures: Looking back at Peterborough’s iconic Thorpe Road: Part one

In this latest PT series we are taking a look back at some of the people and places that make some of the city’s most iconic streets a special area for Peterborians... In this four part series we throw the spotlight on Thorpe Road.
By Mark Edwards
Published 30th Dec 2021, 17:30 BST
Updated 30th Dec 2021, 17:53 BST

From Thorpe Hall to the Sessions House and the iconic Crescent Bridge Thorpe Road has always been one of the city’s best known streets.

In this look back into the PT’s archive we look at people, places and the changing street scene.

What are you favourite memories of Thorpe Road?

What are you favourite memories of Thorpe Road?

64 Thorpe Road, the front of the surgery.

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64 Thorpe Road, the front of the surgery.

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A driver navigates a huge puddle on Thorpe Road during heavy rain.

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A driver navigates a huge puddle on Thorpe Road during heavy rain.

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Opening of new Peterborough City Care Centre hospital on Thorpe Road, Peterborough. City Care Centre staff outside the building.

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Opening of new Peterborough City Care Centre hospital on Thorpe Road, Peterborough. City Care Centre staff outside the building.

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Opening of new Peterborough City Care Centre hospital on Thorpe Road, Peterborough. A nurse makes up a bed on the Intermediate Care Unit.

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Opening of new Peterborough City Care Centre hospital on Thorpe Road, Peterborough. A nurse makes up a bed on the Intermediate Care Unit.

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