From the spring, when residents took to their doorsteps, balconies and gardens to Clap for Carers, as businesses and facilities - including The Lido - remained closed - to earlier in December, when the first vaccinations against the virus took place at the city hospital, coronavirus has never been far from the headlines.
But there have been other major stories in the city this year too - from the incredible scenes on Bourges Boulevard when a burst water main left the main road flooded, to the Cathedral Square Black Lives Matter protests.
Sacrifices of the past were remembered with socially distanced street parties to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day, and a more sombre service held on Remembrance Day in the city centre.
We also said a good bye to iconic Peterborough personalities Michael Ross - better known as Nobby - and Posh legend Tommy Robson.
And there were personal moments of celebration with special birthdays, young George Elliott reaching the final of talent show The Voice: Kids and a heart transplant for young Grayson Heagren.
1. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
January: Elsie Strickle celebrated her 100th birthday in the only house she has ever lived in Photo: Midlands
2. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
February: Bourges Boulevard was flooded by a burst water main - the road was shut for several days as repairs took place Photo: Midlands
3. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
March: Peterborough said goodbye to Michael Ross - better known as Nobby Photo: Midlands
4. Peterborough's 2020 in pictures
April: Every Thursday night residents came out to join in the Clap for Carers - and one night emergency workers put on a show of unity at Peterborough City Hospital Photo: Midlands