Located to the East of England, Peterborough is a city that dates all the way back to the Bronze Age and this is evidenced by the "Flag Fen " located just outside the city centre. Despite the best efforts by leading historians and archeologists to decipher and uncover the precise nature of the Flag Fen there is still no solid or credible evidence to support beyond a reasonable doubt. The most prevalent belief however holds that the site was used for religious purposes and certainly there is evidence that does seem to support this to some extent, in particular the notable presence of broken daggers which have been piled on top of one another which are believed to be offerings made by loyal acolytes to the respective deities at that time.

The fortunes of the city were secured in the mid 19th century when railways began criss crossing the whole of the country and the naturally rich deposits of clay located throughout the region meant that the city was able to enjoy a significant amount of revenue derived from its brick production. Whilst Peterborough has a number of landmarks within its own boundaries, the sheer volume of bricks that were sold from the city were used in mass scale construction projects located throughout the rest of the region.

Without a doubt, one of the most iconic landmarks within the city of Peterborough is Burghley House which is located on the outskirts of the town of Stamford. Built for Sir William Cecil, Burghley House still contains all of the original architecture and furniture in mint condition allowing the visitor to get a firsthand appreciation for the opulence of 16th century life, at least, for the ruling elite.

The railway played an especially prominent role in the prosperity and economic development of the city of Peterborough and so railway fans may want to take a visit to the Nene Valley Railway which is a totally preserved railway. Originally constructed in 1846 the Railway has enjoyed a remarkable amount of traffic as well as history even to this day and has been used a backdrop for a number of films.

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