The Peterborough Greys (c.1895)
Two wonderful 1895 images showing men from the 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment known locally as the Peterborough Greys.
The Northamptonshire Regiment 1st Battalion was formed...
RAF Westwood Programme (1945)
"RAF At Home" programme and display details from the RAF Westwood Airfield in 1945. Thanks to Roger Negus for these.
Christmas Card from RAF Peterborough
A festive card sent from the Flying Training School at RAF Peterborough based on Westwood Airfield.
ARP Public Shelters (1940s)
Public air raid shelters shown on an early and fascinating 1940s map.
Edith Cavell Enlistment Poster (1915)
A Great War enlistment poster featuring Edith Cavell who, as a 19 year old, attended Laurel Court School in the Cathedral precincts as a...
Troops in Stibbington (1915)
Troops marching near Stibbington in 1915. The exact location is unclear but it may be on the Great North Road heading down towards the...
RAF Westwood
Believed to be a photograph taken outside the huts at RAF Westwood with the names of some of the personnel detailed on the back.
Church Lads Brigade Band – Nassington (1918)
No information as to who this band were but the photograph is marked as "Nassington - August 1918".
Ellis Gill kindly adds ...... "I think...
Northamptonshire Battery Royal Field Artillery Unit
The Northamptonshire Battery Royal Field Artillery unit of the Territorial Force with families outside of their HQ on Queen Street during the Great War...
Peterborough Home Guard (1942)
The Peterborough Home Guard pictured after a shooting competition at the London Road Drill Hall in 1942.
