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Trinity College to Peterborough Cathedral - All the little-known links between Henry VIII and Cambridgeshire
Henry VIII s rule was closely entwined with the history of our county
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Henry VIII is one of the best-known monarchs in our country s history.
But while the king s legacy is well documented, his relationship with Cambridgeshire often surprises people.
All the royals who ve visited Peterborough Cathedral over the years
The site of the cathedral has been an important location in British history
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One of Cambridgeshire’s grandest buildings, Peterborough Cathedral can boast a very storied history and the presence of a church on its site can date back to the 7th century.
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Cambridgeshire as a county is well known for its history and links to some famous figures of days gone by.
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Peterborough has a storied history, which spans hundreds of years and has not been without tumultuous times. The city’s majestic cathedral is at the heart of most of this history.
Archaeological evidence suggests that a Roman building stood on the site of the cathedral, while the current building became the resting place of Queens in the Tudor and Elizabethan periods, as well as featuring in the War of the Roses.