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Which war led to a decline in industrial employment in Peterborough?

  • Second World War

  • First World War

  • Cold War

  • Vietnam War

Answer

The Second World War led to a decline in industrial employment in Peterborough. The city's growth was limited until it was designated as a New Town in the 1960s.
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