It doesn’t seem right that someone born in the year 2000 is now closer to 30 than 20, but it just goes to show how quickly time can creep up on us.
If you sometimes find yourself thinking that the early 2000s were only a few years ago, you’re certainly not alone.
For many, the millennium marked a turning point for society given the rise of the internet and instant communication services.
In 2000 there were an estimated 361 million people using the internet, only slightly down on the 6 billion users in 2026.
You get the point. For better or worse, life has changed considerably over the 25 years.
For those of a certain age, the early noughties was the golden age with a perfect blend of new and old.
Seeing photos of life 25 years ago reminds us that so much can change in such a short space of time.
Today we’re taking a trip down memory lane and looking back at Peterborough in the early 2000s.
As you’ll see, some parts of the city have barely changed, while others are unrecognisable.
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4. Peterborough in the early 2000s
An event at the River Nene Embankment pictured in 2002 Photo: Peter Latham