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Before the rise of television, shopping malls and other modern diversions, people still found plenty of ways to have fun. Take a look at historic Peterborough's more playful side!
Roy photographers captured the many aspects of daily life in this city. The workplace was no exception. Visit some of the local shops and companies that once kept the downtown bustling.
They were the talk of their time, and many had a connection to Peterborough. Discover the images that were intended to accompany their reputations, and live on in our collective memory.
Law & order, education, community outreach: these are but a few of the important issues that Peterborough has sought to address through its public institutions, represented here in this photographic record.
In Peterborough, our love of sport runs deep. Enjoying the outdoors, testing one's physical limits, and pursuing excellence has always had a passionate following, as these portraits will show.
“There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” - Chinese Proverb.
Roy studio developed a strong reputation for its portrait work. These family portraits offer some wonderful examples.
“The human body is the best picture of the human soul.” - Ludwig Wittgenstein.
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness
increases; it will never pass into nothingness.”
- John Keats
Looking for a specific image? This gallery enables you to see all the exhibit photos on one page.
Looking Back: Peterborough through the lens of the Balsillie Collection of Roy Studio Images
Looking for more Roy Studio Photos? Check out this other online exhibit from the Peterborough Museum & Archives featuring the Balsillie Collection of Roy Studio Images