Looking Back: When the Queen and Prince Philip first visited Peterborough'
Prince Philip was not a regular visitor to Peterborough but he accompanied the Queen on her first visit to the city. The royal couple attended the Maundy service at the cathedral. It was the first ...
LOOKING BACK: The Queen in Peterborough
The Queen opens the Cresset in 1978. There were traffic hold-ups as 3,000 extra visitors piled through the turnstiles to catch a glimpse of the Queen at the East of England Show in 1991. That ...
Queen video gets Peterborough in music heritage guide
A music video by rock band Queen has helped put an area on the "world's musical stage", according to DJ Jo Whiley. Peterborough features as a musical heritage destination in a new series of audio ...
In pictures: The Queen's visits to the East of England
The Queen visited the centenary show of National Shire Horses Society in Peterborough in 1978 Getty Images The new terminal at Stansted Airport, Essex, was opened by the Queen on 15 March 1991
Picture tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and her visits to
The Peterborough Telegraph has put together a special collection of pictures from our archives to celebrate the life of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and her visits to the city throughout the ...
All the royals who've visited Peterborough Cathedral over the years
The old Guildhall in Peterborough (Image: Cambridge News). King Henry II and his chancellor Thomas Becket visited in 1154, before King John stayed at the monastery in 1216, using it as a base for ...
Iconic steam locomotive that once hosted the Queen to visit
A historic steam locomotive will be travelling through Peterborough this month as part of a two-week tour across the county. The Sir Nigel Gresley locomotive, which once hosted the Queen during ...
History
Philippa grew up to become Queen of Denmark. 1402 - Abbots of Peterborough become 'Mitred Abbots' with all the powers of a Bishop. 1452 - King Henry VI visits the monastery on pilgrimage. 1461 - The monastery and town are sacked by a Lancastrian army led by Queen Margaret of Anjou during the Wars of the Roses. The monastery was in the ...
List of royal tours of Canada (18th-20th centuries)
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, visit the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) 5/17 - 6/7 The Duke of Edinburgh: Quebec: ... bicentennial of Sydney, centennial of North Sydney, opening of activity centre at Peterborough Liftlock 7/12 - 7/19 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Ontario: Ottawa ...
Past Royal Tours
2022 Royal Tour. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Canada from May 17 to 19, 2022 to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. 2017 - The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. 2016 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 2014 - The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Tudor Peterborough
Peterborough Abbey hosted Wolsey's visit at Easter in 1530. He took part in many ceremonial duties including observing Maundy Thursday. ... he is listed as former servant to Ambrose Smyth the chief silk merchant to Queen Elizabeth with whom there is a connection to the Cecil's at Burghley who will later mention Humphrey in their papers. By 1592 ...
Peterborough: From Past To Present, And Beyond
It was this that provided a piped water supply and sewers within a few years, and opened up the first public library in 1892. Modern times. Long Causeway 1904. Peterborough started the 20th century with its population at 30,000 - getting on for 10 times what it had been 100 years previously.
Queen by Candlelight
Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at Peterborough Cathedral, by candlelight. Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. Featuring ...
Peterborough's Royal Year: Jubilee celebrations, remembering The Queen
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee garden party organised by MP for Peterborough Paul Bristow and Zillur Hussain at Park Cresent Photo: David Lowndes Photo Sales Peterborough's Royal Year
Queen's funeral: Peterborough dean said the public needed to 'come
Peterborough is home to one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England and is the burial place of two former queens. During a special service, about 600 people gathered inside for a screening of ...
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Nene Valley Rail
Related. Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities. Nene Valley Railway Group Visits, Peterborough Take a trip back in time on the delightful Nene Valley Railway with its ...
Looking for a Queen of England in Peterborough
Looking for the grave of Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon in Peterborough, is an experience both moving and affecting and remains a special reason why many choose to visit the ...
The Katharine of Aragon Festival 2024 gets underway
The Cathedral and Museum join forces to offer an exciting line-up of events for this years' festival. Peterborough's annual Katharine of Aragon Festival commemorates the 29th January 1536, when Henry VIII's first wife was buried at Peterborough Cathedral after her death in exile at Kimbolton Castle. She lies in the Cathedral to this day.
Remembering the Queen in Cambridgeshire
The Queen made her first official visit as a monarch to the City of Cambridge in October 1955. Speaking before the Queen's Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence said: "Her most recent visit to our area was in 2019 to visit the National Institute of Agricultural Botany to see their leading work in ...
The Snow Queen
About. Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda's fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the ...
The Best of Queen
About. Get ready to Break Free with the UK's biggest Queen Tribute band-Majesty, in a brand-new show-The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing the Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK's favourite rock band.
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Prince Philip was not a regular visitor to Peterborough but he accompanied the Queen on her first visit to the city. The royal couple attended the Maundy service at the cathedral. It was the first ...
The Queen opens the Cresset in 1978. There were traffic hold-ups as 3,000 extra visitors piled through the turnstiles to catch a glimpse of the Queen at the East of England Show in 1991. That ...
A music video by rock band Queen has helped put an area on the "world's musical stage", according to DJ Jo Whiley. Peterborough features as a musical heritage destination in a new series of audio ...
The Queen visited the centenary show of National Shire Horses Society in Peterborough in 1978 Getty Images The new terminal at Stansted Airport, Essex, was opened by the Queen on 15 March 1991
The Peterborough Telegraph has put together a special collection of pictures from our archives to celebrate the life of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and her visits to the city throughout the ...
The old Guildhall in Peterborough (Image: Cambridge News). King Henry II and his chancellor Thomas Becket visited in 1154, before King John stayed at the monastery in 1216, using it as a base for ...
A historic steam locomotive will be travelling through Peterborough this month as part of a two-week tour across the county. The Sir Nigel Gresley locomotive, which once hosted the Queen during ...
Philippa grew up to become Queen of Denmark. 1402 - Abbots of Peterborough become 'Mitred Abbots' with all the powers of a Bishop. 1452 - King Henry VI visits the monastery on pilgrimage. 1461 - The monastery and town are sacked by a Lancastrian army led by Queen Margaret of Anjou during the Wars of the Roses. The monastery was in the ...
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, visit the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) 5/17 - 6/7 The Duke of Edinburgh: Quebec: ... bicentennial of Sydney, centennial of North Sydney, opening of activity centre at Peterborough Liftlock 7/12 - 7/19 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Ontario: Ottawa ...
2022 Royal Tour. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Canada from May 17 to 19, 2022 to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. 2017 - The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. 2016 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 2014 - The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Peterborough Abbey hosted Wolsey's visit at Easter in 1530. He took part in many ceremonial duties including observing Maundy Thursday. ... he is listed as former servant to Ambrose Smyth the chief silk merchant to Queen Elizabeth with whom there is a connection to the Cecil's at Burghley who will later mention Humphrey in their papers. By 1592 ...
It was this that provided a piped water supply and sewers within a few years, and opened up the first public library in 1892. Modern times. Long Causeway 1904. Peterborough started the 20th century with its population at 30,000 - getting on for 10 times what it had been 100 years previously.
Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at Peterborough Cathedral, by candlelight. Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. Featuring ...
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee garden party organised by MP for Peterborough Paul Bristow and Zillur Hussain at Park Cresent Photo: David Lowndes Photo Sales Peterborough's Royal Year
Peterborough is home to one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England and is the burial place of two former queens. During a special service, about 600 people gathered inside for a screening of ...
Related. Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities. Nene Valley Railway Group Visits, Peterborough Take a trip back in time on the delightful Nene Valley Railway with its ...
Looking for the grave of Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon in Peterborough, is an experience both moving and affecting and remains a special reason why many choose to visit the ...
The Cathedral and Museum join forces to offer an exciting line-up of events for this years' festival. Peterborough's annual Katharine of Aragon Festival commemorates the 29th January 1536, when Henry VIII's first wife was buried at Peterborough Cathedral after her death in exile at Kimbolton Castle. She lies in the Cathedral to this day.
The Queen made her first official visit as a monarch to the City of Cambridge in October 1955. Speaking before the Queen's Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence said: "Her most recent visit to our area was in 2019 to visit the National Institute of Agricultural Botany to see their leading work in ...
About. Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda's fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the ...
About. Get ready to Break Free with the UK's biggest Queen Tribute band-Majesty, in a brand-new show-The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing the Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK's favourite rock band.