Peterborough Remembers

Peterborough Remembers

25 Oct 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Peterborough Museum - Community Gallery

The Peterborough Remembers exhibition spotlights The Old Contemptibles, a very special group of men, who bravely fought in The Great War 1914-18. Discover how they earned their curious nickname and learn about the Old Contemptibles’ Association many belonged to.

Free to visit.

Peterborough Remembers

About the exhibition

Almost 250 men were members of the Peterborough Branch of the Association, meeting regularly at local venues. Members were spread across the city itself and the surrounding area.

Explore the fascinating life stories of nine men from the Peterborough Branch, together with a full list of the known members. Could one of these men have been a relative or friend of your family? Come along and find out more!

The Exhibition is organised by members and friends of the Cambridgeshire Branch of the Western Front Association.

What's on

Life & Observational Drawing Class

Every Thursday - Click to see dates

Tours, talks & workshops

Tiny Tots

Family Activities

The Priestgate Vaults Tour

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday - Click to see dates

Walks & Tours

Peterborough Remembers

25 Oct 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

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Tony Nero: Half a Pencil

22 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

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Queens, Cousins & Courts

29 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

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Christmas Fayre

29 Nov 2025 - 10:00 - 16:00

Arts & Crafts Event

Breakfast with Santa

21 Dec 2025 - 10:00 - 12:00

Family Activities

The Katharine of Aragon Festival 2026

25 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026

Family Activities

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