In 2017, Peterborough Presents commissioned Paper Rhino to create a brand new mural inspired by and celebrating the local stories of Lincoln Road.
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Pride
Many Millfield residents face barriers throughout their life, from learning English in school to facing prejudice and stereotypes. Their achievements create a great sense of pride within the community. Scroll down to read, watch, listen, and view stories and memories of Millfield over the last fifty years. Click on the title of each post for more information.
Photo Album: School
Photos of school children and students in Millfield
Watch: Deljit Singh’s Magical History Tour
A filmed memory walk with Deljit Singh, who grew up on Cromwell Road
Read: Toby Wood
Toby Wood worked at the Cromwell Road and District Community Play Association in the 70s
Photo Album: Kate Genever artwork
Artist Kate Genever spent time with Kursheed Ahmed (one of the children on the mural) and two generations of his family.
Listen: Niranjan Trivedi
Niranjan Trivedi talks about his youth volleyball team being invited to an international tournament.
Listen: Farsh Raoufi
Farsh Raoufi talks about his friends from Millfield growing up, and his reason for joining the fire service.
Then and Now: The Gladstone Arms
Photographs of The Gladstone Arms taken 30 years apart
Read: Deljit Singh
Deljit Singh’s parents owned a grocery shop on Cromwell Road in the 70s
Photo Album: Millfield Now
Photographs taken around Millfield by Richard Mortlock
Read: Benny Turner
Benny Turner co-founded Beat This in 2010
Listen: John Shearman
John Shearman talks about students from Beeches competing in the regional final of a Kwik Cricket competition.
Listen: Norma Palmer
Norma Palmer talks about her father leaving Jamaica to join the RAF to fight for England in World War 2.
Read: Mr Trivedi
Mr Trivedi talks about the Asian Youth Club
Watch: Women of Millfield
Ferzana Kusair talks about inspirational women in Millfield
Then and Now: Fabric Shop
Listen: Fatima Walji
Fatima Walji talks about Millfield’s many businesses.
Listen: Amirah Yasar
Amirah Yasar talks about times when communities show off their businesses and talents.
Listen: Pride Playlist
Hear all the stories we’ve collected about pride and Millfield, in one playlist.
Read: Farsh Raoufi
Farsh Raoufi left Iran, his country of birth, in 1979 to make a new home in Millfield
Read: Beckie Maclellan
Beckie Maclellan talks about Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association
Read: Bernadetta Omondi
Bernadetta started creating community groups around 2001
Watch: Portraits from Millfield
A video celebrating three people’s stories from Millfield.