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When polar bears roared in Thorney
Exploring the village that was once home to exotic animals cared for by circus performers.
In the 1970鈥檚 the quiet village of Thorney, that lies east of Peterborough, was home to the popular Thorney Wildlife Park.
It had a variety of exotic animals, all of whom were cared for by circus performers.
Hannah Saunders revisited the site of the once well-known visitor attraction with Brian Lucken, who spent most of his childhood there, to uncover the intriguing hidden tales of its past.
(Photo credit: The Lucken Family)
