1941: Following a Ministry of Home Security circular on the carrying of gas masks, a Mrs Mellows organised four lectures aimed principally at housewives of active servicemen, on how to handle a gas situation. The second talk was held on this day. Each lecture covered: latest information about gas attacks; first aid for gas casualties; how to protect yourself and dealing with incendiary bombs and fires. All lectures were very well attended. (Gray, David, Peterborough at War 1939-1945, David Gray, 2011)
Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.
1314: King Edward II 'called in' at the abbey on his way north to the disastrous Battle of Bannockburn. He stayed for three days in 'The King's Lodgings' - the rooms over the great entry arch - before moving on to Croyland Abbey at Crowland. (Mellows, W.T., The King's Lodging at Peterborough, Peterborough Natural History Society, 1933)
Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.