Once a bustling point for river trade, the Old Customs House is a rare surviving example of Peterborough’s historic role as a port on the River Nene. Built in the 17th century and timber-framed in character, the building once oversaw the collection of tolls and duties on goods passing through the city. Today it stands as a modest but evocative reminder of the commercial life that once animated the waterfront, and features in local heritage trails exploring the city’s economic past.
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