Withe the new year now well underway, here are some of the most prominent buildings in the city of Peterborough that we would like to see restored and brought back to life this year.
9. St George's Hydrotherapy Pool, Dogsthorpe
The good news is that the city is set to get a new hydrotherapy pool in Werrington but the old St George's building still sits there five years on from closing as a reminder of what has been lost and all of the service users who have gone without in the meantime. Photo: PT
10. Victorian Water Tower, Frederick Drive
The Victorian water tower on Frederick Drive currently sits abandoned. It was designed in 1912 and was tower was part of the so-called “forgotten factory” used by Perkins to build aeroplanes during the First World War. The buildings that made up the factory became derelict and most were demolished in 2010 leaving only the The iconic Sages Factory Water Tower, which has become a hotspot for vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Photo: PT
11. Former military hospital, Lincoln Road
The historic building known as The Lindens at 86 Lincoln Road was used as a military hospital in both world wars and most recently used by Age UK up until 2021, but has since stood vacant. Cambridgeshire Police issued a full closure order on the property in 2024 after it became a hub for anti-social behaviour including drug use, rough sleeping and criminal damage. Photo: PT