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.
1653: On this day, John Ashley and Sampson Frisby contracted with Lord Chief Justice of the Commonwealth, Oliver St John, for thirty-eight windows for a mansion at Hill Close, Longthorpe. Later known as Thorpe Hall, it was one of the very few 'grand' houses built during the time of the Commonwealth. (Bunton,J. and McKenzie, R., The Soke of Peterborough, 1991)
Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.