Stone Me!
Or: Monumental Peterborough
Like many old towns and cities Peterborough has it's share of monuments around the city centre - from commemorative plaques to whole buildings built in memory of a particular person or event.
Take a walk around the city centre with our guide and discover the fascinating stories behind many of these monuments and buildings.
Find out who the Gates Memorial was built
to celebrate - and why it has been moved around!
Learn why Lord Nelson overlooks Cowgate and how the bells of St John's Church saved the life of Matthew Wyldbore, MP for Peterborough.
Whose coats of arms are on the front of the Guildhall and why are they there? And what do they have to do with a turtle?
An unusual way to find out more about Peterborough's past!
Stone Me... Tour Dates in 2008:
Sunday 1 June at 2pm
Wednesday 6 August at 7.30pm
Sunday 24 August at 2pm
Sunday 14 September at 2pm
Saturday 8 November at 2pm
Click here for ticket prices and how to book.
As with all our tours, this walk
is available for group bookings (subject to
availability). Go to our group
bookings page for more information.