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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Peterborough_Cathedral_March_2010.jpg|thumb|Peterborough_Cathedral_March_2010]] [[file:Front_of_Burghley_House_2009.jpg|right|thumb|Front_of_Burghley_House_2009]] [[file:Town_Hall,_Peterborough_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3900218.jpg|right|thumb|Town_Hall,_Peterborough_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3900218]] [[file:Cmglee_Peterborough_market.jpg|thumb|Cmglee_Peterborough_market]] [[file:Cmglee_Peterborough_Queensgate.jpg|thumb|Cmglee_Peterborough_Queensgate]] [[file:Peterborough_1850_iron_bridge.jpg|thumb|Peterborough_1850_iron_bridge]] [[file:Green_Wheel_cycle_route_sign,_Glinton_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3533144.jpg|thumb|Green_Wheel_cycle_route_sign,_Glinton_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3533144]] '''Peterborough''' is a [[city]] in [[Cambridgeshire]], [[England]]. It is situated in the East of England, approximately 75 miles north of [[London]]. The city has a rich history dating back to the [[Anglo-Saxon]] period and has grown significantly over the centuries.<br />
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==History==<br />
Peterborough's history can be traced back to the [[Anglo-Saxon]] period when it was known as Medeshamstede. The city is home to the [[Peterborough Cathedral]], one of the most significant [[cathedrals]] in England, which was originally founded as a monastery in 655 AD. The cathedral is renowned for its impressive [[Norman architecture]] and the burial place of two [[Queens of England]], [[Catherine of Aragon]] and [[Mary, Queen of Scots]].<br />
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During the [[Medieval period]], Peterborough became an important religious center. The [[monastery]] was dissolved in 1539 during the [[Dissolution of the Monasteries]] under [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]], and the church was reconstituted as a cathedral in 1541.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Peterborough is located in the [[East of England]] region and is part of the ceremonial county of [[Cambridgeshire]]. The city lies on the banks of the [[River Nene]], which flows into the [[North Sea]].<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The economy of Peterborough has traditionally been based on [[agriculture]] and [[manufacturing]]. In recent years, the city has diversified its economy with growth in the [[service sector]], [[retail]], and [[information technology]] industries. Peterborough is also known for its [[environmental sustainability]] initiatives and has been designated as one of the UK's [[Environment City|Environment Cities]].<br />
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==Transport==<br />
Peterborough is well-connected by road and rail. The city is served by the [[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1]] and the [[A47 road (Great Britain)|A47]] roads, providing easy access to [[London]], [[Leeds]], and [[Norwich]]. The [[Peterborough railway station]] is a major stop on the [[East Coast Main Line]], offering frequent services to [[London King's Cross]], [[Edinburgh]], and other major cities.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Peterborough has a range of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as further education colleges. The city is also home to the [[University Centre Peterborough]], which offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.<br />
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==Culture and Leisure==<br />
Peterborough boasts a vibrant cultural scene with numerous [[theatres]], [[museums]], and [[art galleries]]. The [[Key Theatre]] and the [[Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery]] are popular attractions. The city also hosts various annual events, including the [[Peterborough Festival]] and the [[Peterborough Beer Festival]].<br />
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==Sports==<br />
Peterborough has a strong sporting tradition, with several local teams and facilities. The city is home to [[Peterborough United F.C.]], a professional football club that plays in the [[English Football League]]. Other popular sports in the area include [[rugby]], [[cricket]], and [[rowing]].<br />
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==Notable People==<br />
Several notable individuals have been associated with Peterborough, including [[Edmund Burke]], the political philosopher, and [[John Clare]], the poet.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Peterborough Cathedral]]<br />
* [[Cambridgeshire]]<br />
* [[East of England]]<br />
* [[Peterborough United F.C.]]<br />
* [[River Nene]]<br />
* [[University Centre Peterborough]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Peterborough}}<br />
{{Wikivoyage|Peterborough}}<br />
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[[Category:Cities in Cambridgeshire]]<br />
[[Category:Peterborough]]<br />
[[Category:East of England]]<br />
[[Category:Populated places on the River Nene]]<br />
[[Category:Environment Cities]]<br />
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