It’s said that a photo is worth a thousand words, which is why we owe a great deal of gratitude to those with the foresight to capture the changing face of Peterborough on camera.
Without such photos, we would be unable to compare and contrast how the city has changed over the years.
For the last four decades, legendary Peterborough photographer Chris Porsz has captured the city’s changing face on camera, with his work now proving an invaluable resource for comparing and contrasting the 1980s right up to present day.
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As a street photographer, much of Chris’ work focuses on capturing the faces of those who make the city what it is today.
In the 1980s, he did a cracking job of photographing the people of Peterborough as they went about their daily lives.
From streetcleaners and punks to schoolchildren and shoppers, Chris’ incredible archive captures a moment in time that will never be forgotten.
Chris has kindly allowed us to share some of his brilliant photographs, and today we’ve picked out 10 brilliant photos of everyday Peterborians in the 1980s.
For more information about Chris’ work, or to order prints, visit www.chrisporsz.com.
Take a look at the full gallery below.
5. Everyday Peterborough folk pictured in the 1980s
One of the city's ever-reliable street cleaners going about his round Photo: Chris Porsz
6. Everyday Peterborough folk pictured in the 1980s
A group of youngsters enjoying a few 'light' refreshments under the Guildhall Photo: Chris Porsz
7. Everyday Peterborough folk pictured in the 1980s
Back in the day when bits and pieces for that night's tea were bought fresh from the market Photo: Chris Porsz
8. Everyday Peterborough folk pictured in the 1980s
Their hair couldn't be any more '80s! Photo: Chris Porsz