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.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.
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

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]

Do you think things have changed for the better?

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