Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

Born in Peterborough in 1978, Jake Humphrey is a well-known British television presenter, best recognised for his work in sports broadcasting. He began his career in children’s television with CBBC before moving into sports coverage, becoming a familiar face on BBC...
Andy Bell

Andy Bell

Born Andrew Ivan Bell in Peterborough in 1964, Andy Bell rose to international fame as the lead singer of synth-pop duo Erasure, formed with keyboardist Vince Clarke in 1985. With Bell’s soaring vocals and charismatic stage presence, Erasure became one of the defining...
Maxim (Keith Andrew Palmer)

Maxim (Keith Andrew Palmer)

Born Keith Palmer in Peterborough in 1967, Maxim is best known as the charismatic MC of the pioneering electronic music group The Prodigy. Joining the band in 1990, his deep, commanding voice and dynamic stage presence became a key part of their explosive live...
Larry Taylor (1918–2003)

Larry Taylor (1918–2003)

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)

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)

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...