Toby, who was penning his regular Peterborough Civic Society column, highlighted many more famous and well-respected names he had unfortunately had to cut from his list and invited PT readers to put forward their own top 10s. Below are Toby's choices, and we would love to hear who you would pick in your list. Please send your suggestions to [email protected] or through social media.
1. Peter Boizot
The founder of Pizza Express was a former Kings School pupil who owned Peterborough United, the Broadway Theatre and the Great Northern Hotel. Also known for his philanthropy | jpimedia
2. Charles Swift
The former Mayor of Peterborough and city council leader served as a councillor for a remarkable 62 years | jpimedia
3. Edith Cavell
The nurse, who was educated in Peterborough, went to Brussels to nurse injured soldiers of all nationalities when war broke out in 1914. She was shot at dawn for helping British soldiers escape occupied Belgium during the First World War. | jpimedia
4. John Clare
The peasant poet was born in 1793 and a festival in his name is held annually in Helpston | jpimedia