This is an aerial shot of the Westwood estate probably taken in the late 60s or early70s. The estate became home to many of the first incomers to Peterborough even before the new town expansion. A survey of newcomers by the Peterborough Advertiser found the best things about the city were the cathedral, the Lido and boats on the river. The worst were the amenities, entertainment and public transport.placeholder image
This is an aerial shot of the Westwood estate probably taken in the late 60s or early70s. The estate became home to many of the first incomers to Peterborough even before the new town expansion. A survey of newcomers by the Peterborough Advertiser found the best things about the city were the cathedral, the Lido and boats on the river. The worst were the amenities, entertainment and public transport.

Looking Back: Amazing aerial images of Peterborough past and present

By Nigel Thornton
Published 11th Mar 2021, 20:28 GMT
Updated 14th Mar 2021, 17:46 GMT

This week we take another look back at some fascinating aerial images of Peterborough.

Several of these images are from the city’s recent past and some from further back.

Peterborough has changed over the decades and as some of these pictures show, continues to change.

Do you think things have changed for the better?

If you have any pictures of Peterborough people and places from the past and you’d like to share them with Looking Back readers, send them to [email protected]

This picture was taken nine years ago and the scene has changed dramatically in the intervening years. It shows work underway clearing the south bank for what has now become known as Fletton Quays. If you took a picture from the same spot todaythe view of the Key Theatre on the other side of the Nene would be blocked by flats.

5. Fletton Quays takes shape

This picture was taken nine years ago and the scene has changed dramatically in the intervening years. It shows work underway clearing the south bank for what has now become known as Fletton Quays. If you took a picture from the same spot todaythe view of the Key Theatre on the other side of the Nene would be blocked by flats. Photo: Midlands

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