Retro

Simon Latore

Listen: Man phoned hoax called police to say he had left a bomb in pub toilets

A 1970s Christmas in Peterborough city centre

Looking Back: Peterborough gearing up for Christmas in the 1970s

The former Dog In A Doublet pub, North Bank, Whittlesey

Peterborough's disappearing pubs

Christmas season in Queensgate in the 1980s

Stepping back into Christmases past with a trip to the shops

An under-18s night at Faith nightclub in Geneva Street, Peterborough, in 2006

2006 - and 'nappy night' at Faith nightclub in Peterborough

The Christmas lights switch on in the City Centre

Christmas Lights: Revellers packed into square for 2022 festive spectacular

1980 - "Metal Mickey" - Steve - in Long Causeway

Photos separated by 36 years

Joe Wright with Sparkle the barn owl in 2020 - and the original photo of Joe in 1984 with Rocky

Looking Back: ‘It was lovely to have an owl on my shoulder again’

The Wirrina in Peterborough - a popular Peterborough venue for dance events in days gone by

Peterborough places known for a good night out in the 70s & 80s

Former Peterborough United manager Noel Cantwell (1932-2005) pictured on right with forward John Cozens at London Road on 2nd December 1973.

The very different look of Posh back in the 1960's and 70's

From Stef Malajny and S & M entertainments - More images from a good night out in Peterborough in the 70s and 80s

On camera: More nights out in Peterborough in the 70s and 80s

Peterborough legend "Nobby" in 1980 and again in 2015

‘Nobby’ the local legend, who lived in a bus shelter

2011 and a night at Peterborough's Brewery Tap - which celebrates its 25th anniversary in November.

A night out at Peterborough's Brewery Tap pub in 2011

Ready for the Great Eastern Run

Opinion: Charities were the real winners

I asked some of those behind the new Fletton Quays housing what community facilities were being incorporated into the new development.
Photo: Peterborough From Above

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From Stef Malajny and S & M entertainments - a good night out in Peterborough in the 70s and 80s

Peterborough nights out in the city in the 70s and 80s
Peterborough 70s and 80s revival night “Out Out V” takes place tonight (friday) at the Parkway Club – and here’s a taste of what those days were like.

Toby Wood and the front cover of his book Photographs Of My City

New book is a personal celebration of Peterborough - in pictures

2009 - A second look at one of the popular "nappy nights" at Liquid nightclub in Peterborough

On camera: The kids were alright - with nights at Liquid in 2009

2009 - and youngsters at "Nappy night" at Liquid nightclub in Peterborough

Youngsters enjoying themselves at Liquid under-18s night - in 2009

Good times at previous Out Out nights in Peterborough

Out Out - a 70s and 80s revival night in Peterborough

A 2004 night out at O'Neill's, in Broadway, Peterborough city centre

19 years ago enjoying the craic at O’Neill’s in Peterborough

Court news

Inmate at HMP Whitemoor has sentenced extended after breaking officer's jaw

Bishop of Peterborough Rt Revd Debbie Sellin announces her appointment at a harvest festival service at William Law C of E School

New Bishop talks about why city excites her - and the role of the church today

Workmen working on the roof of Peterborough Cathedral in 1925, using a vacuum cleaner to try and control the death watch beetles which attack the timber. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images):

These cracking pics show how life in Peterborough has changed down the years

April 2004 and a night at Faith Nightclub in Peterborough - and an appearance by 2Play feat. Raghav

In pictures: The night 2Play visited Faith back in 2004

The gathering of Peterborough Poet Laureates - including columnist Toby Wood (back left)

Civic Pride: Peterborough – city of change, now that has quite a good ring to it

A night at The Met Lounge in 2004 and a performance by DJ Fergie

A night at The Met - in 2004
We have gone back to 2004 for today’s nightclub nostalgia gallery – and a night at The Met Lounge in Peterborough.

Some services are being reviewed

Full list of Peterborough bus services under review by Combined Authority

The Cathedral Square Fountains have remained switched off this year

RAAC found at Regional Pool is latest in series of water woes for city this year

The Medieval Sokemen will be at Longthorpe Tower this weekend

12 great things to do in Peterborough

The Siege of Crowland Abbey - The Sealed Knot society in the town for the re-enactment in 2017

The siege of Crowland Abbey brought to life by re-enactment group

Chris' original photo from 1982

Looking Back: Now you see the chimney, now you don’t!

Players who took part in the annual charity cricket match

Opinion: We're helping young people to get on the careers ladder

Heritage Open Days - Norman Cross Napoleonic Prison

How to celebrate Peterborough's fantastic culture and heritage

Cars passing through Long Causeway, Cathedral Square and Bridge Street

Looking Back: Who remembers the Grand Hotel?

The view from the top of the Cathedral in 1981

Looking Back: A roof with the best view of the city

The Look 2003- meet the finalists at Faith nightclub

Faith nightclub: The night where the couple with 'The Look' were crowned in 2003

2003 - VIP night at Peterborough's Faith nightclub in Geneva Street

a 2003 night out at Faith in Peterborough

Maxine Taylor-Napier and Dawn Giddings in the 1980 class group

Looking Back: Friends are back in touch after 40 years

Celebrating 45 years of The Cresset - opened by HM The Queen in 1978

In pictures: Celebrating 45 years of The Cresset in Peterborough

A night out at Liquid nightclub in Peterborough in 2006

In photos: Liquid nightclub 17 years ago

Bad Manners at The Willow Festival in 2002

Looking Back: Good vibes and Bad Manners

Teachers Rita Ellis, Mary Purdon, Sue Chislett, Jean Townsin, Marion Sharp (Tiller) and Margaret Pettitt (left to right) were enjoying a coffee break

Looking Back: A cuppa and a chat in the staff room

July 24, 2003, Spunge on stage at Peterborough's Club With No Name

20 years ago at Peterborough's Club With No Name

In the playground at Queen's Drive West in 1984

Looking Back: School seemed much smaller

How the Perkins Echo reported on the concerts venture

Ex-Perkins Engines employees wanted to participate in classical music study

The new Milestone Hotel in Peterborough

New owners for city hotel

A night out at The Grapevine pub, Peterborough city centre, in 2011

2011 and a night out at The Grapevine in Peterborough

1983 - Hannah Hayward (nee Wilson) is pictured clutching a teddy bear at Queen’s Drive Infant School

Looking Back: Back to school for Hannah… and teddy!

2013 - Inside the rebuilt Spinney Centre For children in Need by DIY SOS is Michelle King with children who are using the centre

Looking Back: The miracle of Little Miracles

Civic Pride: Why shouldn’t the city be Destination Peterborough for holidaymaker...

Under 18 Saints and Sinners Valentines party at Faith and Fusion, Geneva Street, in 2007.

Teenagers enjoying a night for them at Faith and Fusion nightclub - in 2007

An old view of Lincoln Road

Looking Back: More old views of Lincoln Road in Peterborough

1985 - Becky Pell in the playground at Queens Drive West infants school

Looking Back: Back to the school playground for Becky

Rear gunner Sgt Clifford Simm, who died in the Lancaster crash 80 years ago

Tributes to Lancaster crew who died in crash near Peterborough 80 years ago