One of the first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camps in history, built during the Napoleonic Wars, is now open to the public. Norman Cross Camp, located in Yaxley, south of Peterborough, housed around 7,000 French prisoners of war. It was established in 1796.
The historic site, acquired by the Nene Park Trust this year, has been restored with new information panels, videos, and digital tools to help give an idea of what the camp was like in the past. The opening event and two guided tours were held last week, led by Napoleonic expert Paul Chamberlain.
