Claire Richardson History

I'm a local historian focussed on the history of the Soke of Peterborough, Stamford and beyond. My specialism is the Victorian poor and women's history and I have just published the book 'Exploring the Lives of Victorian Prostitutes' with Pen & Sword, so do expect a few stories about them here. If you wish to contact me please email me at claire.richardson.history@gmail.com

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

Take Care Lest We Blow Ur House Up

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It was the darkest part of an early May night in 1883, most people had been asleep for hours and were hoping to sleep for many more. Without...
Friday, October 29, 2021

Burghley's Medieval Holloway

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Visiting Burghley Park is a joy for many people in the locality and a rite of passage for new Stamfordians. To have free access to pristine ...

Was There a Deerpark in Westwood?

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One of the things I love to do is to read old maps. In fact, if you ask me something related to a street in the centre of Peterborough the i...
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