Looking back: When Peterborough's Cathedral Square was dug up to install fountains

From markets to festivals, the annual Christmas Lights switch on to a visit from the Olympic Flame – the square has been a constant for longer than anyone can remember.

However, the design of the square has changed a number of times over the years.

The last major change took place in 2009, when the square was dug up to install fountains.

The fountains were not popular with everyone – and in 2023 they were switched off for the final time, due to mounting repair bills.

Here we take a look back at the time when the face of Peterborough city centre changed – for better or worse.