Peterborough residents pay heartfelt tributes to city icon Nobby the Tramp

Residents have paid tribute to one of Peterborough’s most iconic residents who died earlier this week.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Mar 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2020, 09:58 BST
Michael Ross - better known as NobbyMichael Ross - better known as Nobby
Michael Ross - better known as Nobby

Michael Ross - known to thousands of residents in the city as Nobby the Tramp - passed away on Tuesday aged 74 following a battle with illness.

He was a popular character in the city, and for many years lived in a bus shelter on Oundle Road. He had been living in a flat in Dogsthorpe when he died.

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After The Peterborough Telegraph announced the news yesterday, hundreds of people got in touch to pay their respects to Michael.

Ian (@superposh7) said on Twitter: “Up there with Walter Cornelius as true Peterborough legends. #RIPMichael #RIPNobby”

Fennars (@fennars) added: “Sad news indeed. When I was at Longueville school Nobby was in residence at the bus stop. A true gent, he would always chat to us and would never beg or accept handouts. RIP Nobby!”

UserNameTobAnnounced (@tob_user) was one of many people who tried to help Michael when he was living on the streets. They said: “Oh no, this is incredibly sad news. I remember seeing him in the bus station near pdh as a kid. We tried to give him money but he scared us away. This is incredibly sad to hear”

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Chad~CPFC (@inkyfagin) posted: “Orton Longueville School in the 80’s & Nobby was an ever present, never begged, hassled or gave anyone the slightest grief & would always speak if you took the time to chat. Genuinely pleased to see he lived the last few years off the streets & in a better place RIP Big Man”

Chris (@poshbox8) described Michael as ‘a polite fella’ and said: “#RIPNobbyTheTramp Michael was a very amiable and polite fella who just wanted a simple life Sad news indeed”

On Facebook Stella Prentice wrote: “One of Peterborough’s legends. R.I.P Michael, tho you’ll always be fondly remembered as our Nobby.”

Becky Scotcher wrote: “I remember always seeing him when walking towards Orton mere as a child and also my parents giving him little treats he could enjoy. R.I.P Nobby”

Aaron Llewellyn added: “May u finally find some peace Michael/nobby R.I.P my friend”

Funeral details for Michael have yet to be confirmed.

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