Frank Perkins (1889 – 1967)
Frank Perkins helped turn a small Peterborough engineering business into one of the world’s great engine manufacturers. Discover the man, the machines and the city behind the Perkins name.
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Henry Penn (1685–1729)
Henry Penn was the Peterborough bellfounder whose Bridge Street foundry produced more than 250 bells, including the great 1709 ring for Peterborough Cathedral. Discover the craftsman whose work still sounds across the city today.
Peter Boizot (1929-2018)
Peter Boizot was one of Peterborough’s great originals: an entrepreneur, restaurateur, philanthropist, art collector, jazz promoter, football club owner and determined champion of his home city. Best known nationally as the founder of PizzaExpress, he later invested his money, energy and imagination in Peterborough’s buildings, heritage, culture and sporting life.
Henry Royce (1863–1933)
Born in Alwalton, near Peterborough, Sir Frederick Henry Royce rose from humble beginnings to become one of Britain’s most celebrated engineers.