Larry Taylor (1918–2003)

Larry Taylor (1918–2003)

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Peterborough People

Character actor Larry Taylor was born in Peterborough and went on to enjoy a long career in British film and television. Often cast in supporting or background roles, he appeared in a wide variety of productions from the 1960s through the 1980s, bringing a distinctive...
Catherine of Aragon (1485–1536)

Catherine of Aragon (1485–1536)

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Peterborough People

Born in Spain, Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII and Queen of England from 1509 to 1533. A daughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, she was renowned for her education, piety, and political acumen. Her marriage to...
Sir Henry Hodge (1944–2009)

Sir Henry Hodge (1944–2009)

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Peterborough People

Born in Peterborough, Sir Henry Hodge became one of the UK’s most respected and progressive legal minds, dedicating his career to championing the causes of children, immigrants, and disadvantaged communities. Educated at Oxford, he began his career with the Child...
Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Peterborough People

Born in Peterborough, Paul Nicholas is a multi-talented actor, singer, and producer whose career has spanned stage, screen, and music for more than five decades. He first found fame in the 1960s as a pop singer, enjoying chart success with hits like Reggae Like It...
Eric Dodson (1920–2000)

Eric Dodson (1920–2000)

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Peterborough People

Born in Peterborough, Eric Dodson was a versatile British character actor whose warm, authoritative presence made him a familiar face on television and film from the 1960s through the 1980s. After serving in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, Dodson...