The Peterborough Pong and Stilon cheese-rolling festival are among some of the most memorable things about the great city of Peterborough.

placeholder image — The Peterborough Pong and Stilon cheese-rolling festival are among some of the most memorable things about the great city of Peterborough.

17 things you would only know if you have grown up in Peterborough

By Carly Roberts

Digital Editor

Published 5th Feb 2021, 12:24 GMT

Updated 5th Feb 2021, 14:01 GMT

Whether you like it or not – if you’re from Peterborough you are part of a community who share similar memories, accent and anecdotes.

From epic nights out at The Bull and Dolphin to quirky cheese-rolling and straw bear festivals – these are the 17 things you'll only understand if you come from Peterborough.

If you're of a certain age, you will remember the Bull & Dolphin pub in Lower Bridge Street where a dance evolved to the song Love Won't Be Denied by Len Boone - which is a sort-of disco line dance that creeps out at many work Christmas parties.

17. 'The Shuffle'

If you're of a certain age, you will remember the Bull & Dolphin pub in Lower Bridge Street where a dance evolved to the song Love Won't Be Denied by Len Boone - which is a sort-of disco line dance that creeps out at many work Christmas parties. Photo: UGC