Peterborough, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Street of Cows
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 7, 2026
1. Street of Cows Marker
The grassed area across the road was covered by the Corn Exchange, built in 1846, which was one of the busiest in England. It was also used for public events, including readings by Charles Dickens in 1855 and 1859. It was demolished in 1962.
St John's Church was consecrated in 1407. The stone antelope carved over the porch was the badge of King Henry IV, a frequent visitor to Peterborough. The modern street level outside is higher as it has been built up with paving over the centuries.
Perkins Engines was founded in a workshop on Queen Street in 1932. The original works stood where the entrance to the Queensgate shopping centre (opened in 1982) stands today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 52° 34.357′ N, 0° 14.699′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, England. It is on Cowgate, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Regionally, this marker is in England’s East Anglia. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Peterborough (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Body Snatchers and Olympians (about 120 meters away); The Guildhall (about 120 meters away); Markets and Monarchs (about 180 meters away); Abbey and Cathedral (about 180 meters away); St Thomas Becket (about 180 meters away); Welcome to Peterborough Cathedral (about 240 meters away); Simon Gunton (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.
courtesy Peterborough Image Archive, circa 1910
2. Cowgate (same image as on the marker)
Looking down Cowgate towards Market Square and the cathedral.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on July 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 23, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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