High Fashion

29/09/1855

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Miss Brown had much pleasure announcing to the 'Ladies of Peterborough and Neighbourhood' that she had returned from London with 'all the latest Novelties from Paris, in Embroidery, Collarets, Sleeves, Bugle and other Head-dresses with the Eugenie Falls and Barbes', promising that 'the new Selection will be arranged for inspection on Tuesday 2nd October, and during the forthcoming Fair'. (Peterborough Advertiser)

Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.

Postcards , Henry Pearson Gates

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Image of the Old Market Square

1902-1910

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The memorial fountain to Peterborough’s first Mayor, Henry Pearson Gates is clearly visible with the Cathedral in the background. Many of the buildings on the right hand side were removed in the 1930’s to widen Narrow Street.

One of the new trams is also in the scene.

This image has been produced from an original postcard of the time. Publisher Unknown, from the Keith Gill Collection.

Postcards , Henry Pearson Gates

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29/09/1855

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Image of the Old Market Square

1902-1910

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