What's in a Name?
Why are so many streets in Peterborough
called gates?
Cumbergate, Cobden Street, Wheelyard where did they get their names?
Why is Peterborough even called Peterborough?
Our guide will take you through city streets, exploring the origins of the names and giving a fascinating insight into the history of Peterborough through our streets and their changing uses over the centuries.
You'll also discover the story of those streets that no longer exist, and the people and trades that have given their names to the city today.
What's in a Name? Tour Dates in 2008:
Sunday 4 May at 2pm
Sunday 18 May at 2pm
Sunday 29 June at 2pm
Sunday 3 August at 2pm
Wednesday 13 August at 7.30pm
Sunday 28 September at 2pm
Sunday 23 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.