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.
1845: This day saw the opening of Peterborough's first railway station - built by the Eastern Counties Railway. In 1862, the company became part of the Great Eastern Railway and the station appeared on the timetables as 'Peterborough (GE)'. From 1 July 1923 until its closure, it would be known as Peterborough East. (Various sources)
Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.