Each of these facts falls into the 'strange but true' category - how many of these are you aware of from Peterborough’s rich heritage and history?
5. Two queens
It is relatively common knowledge that Katharine of Aragon is buried at Peterborough Cathedral but did you know that two queens have in fact been buried at the cathedral? In 1857, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle and buried in Peterborough, at the orders of Queen Elizabeth. Her body was taken to Westminster Abbey 25 years later and the tomb was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1643. Photo: David Lowndes
6. 62 years of service
Peterborough is where the England's longest serving councillor spent his time in office. Charles Swift was elected as the Labour candidate for North ward in 1954 and remained their representative at the Town Hall for the next 62 years. He left office at the age of 86. Photo: David Lowndes
7. By Dutch royal ascent
We all know Queensgate but did you know it was actually the Queen of the Netherlands that officially opened the centre. On November 18 1982, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands gave the centre the royal seal of approval while in the UK on an official visit. Photo: Peterborough Images
8. The famous bus stop
Not many cities have a famous bus stop but Peterborough sure does. The bus shelter on Oundle Road was make famous by Michael Ross aka Nobby the Tramp. He became one of Peterborough's most famous residents and residents regularly left food and clothing for him and, as his fame spread, the shelter was even given its own post code.
He hit the headlines after somebody left him some golf clubs and he was spotted showing off a rather impressive swing. Photo: Peterborough Telegraph