Peterborough, like all city centres across the country, has had to adapt to changing consumer habits in recent years.
Once dominated by traditional high street stores and independent retailers, the city centre has changed considerably since the turn of the century.
In a world of e-commerce, city centres have been forced to adapt accordingly.
But back in the 1970s and ‘80s, online shopping and supermarket deliveries were still very much a long way away.
Those of a certain age will be able to recall a time of popping into several shops just to sort ingredients for that night’s tea.
With the help of the brilliant Peterborough Images Archive, we’re taking a look back at 10 of the city’s long-lost shops that we’d love to return in 2026.
Take a trip down memory lane below:
9. Long-lost Peterborough shops from the 1970s and ‘80s that only those of a certain age will remember
A E Cooke & Son in Westgate Photo: Dr Marcus Cooke
10. Long-lost Peterborough shops from the 1970s and ‘80s that only those of a certain age will remember
James Walker jewellers in Bridge Street Photo: Peterborough Images Archive