History
In the Victorian Era, theatres and music halls were central to town life, providing much needed space for meetings and debate as well as concerts and plays. Peterborough's strong tradition of live entertainment continues today. The scale model of the Bradburn Opera House was created by Dr. Barkley McKone in the mid 1990’s. He had a passion for recreating historic buildings in Peterborough. Designed by John Belcher, the Opera House was originally located next to Market Hall, but was torn down in 1973 to make way for Peterborough Square. If not for the founder of the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Martha Kidd, wrapping herself around Market Hall, it would have faced the same level of destruction.