Explore the hidden history of Millfield like you have never seen before with Deljit Singh, in this four part series.
Filmed by Emily Steele and Osvin Dias, Magical History Tours look back fondly at the changing landscape of the city. A mix of personal stories and historical markers, Deljit shares captivating memories of the city within the last 100 years or so.
This tour has been a huge success, reaching over 100,000 combined views across platforms. We’ve received comments from all over the world, and it’s been amazing to hear so many other stories from people in the comments section.
Grab a cuppa and enjoy Deljit Singh’s Magical History Tours parts 1-4, available on youtube. Part 1 can be seen below, and the whole playlist can be found via this button:
Additional Images courtesy of Chris Porsz and Peterborough Images
Huge thanks to Deljit Singh for his idea and his passion!
Part 1: Growing Up
Growing up on Cromwell Road, summers spent building a playpark, changing landscapes, demolished buildings, Sikh heavy rock DJs, bikers chasing away the national front… what more could you want from a magical history tour?
Part 2: Buildings and Stories
Italian ice cream (sorry, I mean gelato), bollywood films, changing landscapes, demolished buildings, the best fish and chips in town, cultural heritage… what more could you want from a magical history tour??
Part 3: Westgate and Boroughbury
The leaning newsagents of Peterborough, hiding from uncles in pubs, Ron’s hairdressers, Boroughbury Motors, Queens Street, milk bars, bastions of automotive parking… it could only be a brand new Magical History Tour of Peterborough!
Part 4: City Centre (North end)
If you’ve seen part 3, you’ll know Del’s travelled south from Millfield to share some city centre stories! Wine King, The Club with No Name, Cinemas, Libraries, and Kinemas… more historical facts and anecdotes from Peterborough’s Deljit Singh.
About Deljit
Deljit Singh grew up on Cromwell Road in the 1960s. His Dad owned ‘Rathore Continental Store’, which is known as the first “ethnically owned shop in Peterborough”. Deljit and his family have been incredible community ambassadors, doing mountains of charity and community work. They’ve done this as individuals and also through the Sikh temple.
Growing up Del was also well-known as a Sikh Heavy Rock DJ, and would often be found at a local community hall mixing on the decks.
Del is also a keen runner and often runs half-marathons for charity.
