The Fens Collection

"The Fens: A Mysterious Landscape of Drained Marshes and Frozen Trees" Step back in time to 1662

The Fens Collection: 'In the Marshes - Morning' - painted by G. A. Williams - from the Exhibition of the National

"In the Marshes - Morning" - painted by G. A. Williams - from the Exhibition of the National Institu Creator
"In the Marshes - Morning" - painted by G. A. Williams - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856. Mr

The Fens Collection: 'The Fens, ' Lorenzo Easton Woodhouse house, Huntting Lane, East Hampton, New York, 1914

"The Fens, " Lorenzo Easton Woodhouse house, Huntting Lane, East Hampton, New York, 1914. House Architecture: Joseph Greenleaf Thorp, by 1903. Landscape: Mary Kennedy (Mrs)

"The Fens, " Lorenzo Easton Woodhouse house, Huntting Lane, East Hampton, New York, 1914. House Architecture: Joseph Greenleaf Thorp, by 1903. Landscape: Maurice Collins, gardener

The Fens Collection: Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. Creator: Smyth

Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. We recommend frozen-out lovers of hunting, coursing, and horseracing, during this frost, to take a trip to Peterborough

The Fens Collection: Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn... 1862

Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Fall of the middle level sluice on the west bank of the Ouse, about four miles from Lynn, Norfolk, 1862....tidal water found its way under the front apron of this sluice

The Fens Collection: The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale

The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale
The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Trees in freezing mist, The Fens, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Fens Collection: How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow

How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400817 How Hereward departed from Ely, and how he killed the mare, Swallow, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

The Fens Collection: Hartlepool TS27 3 Map

Hartlepool TS27 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hartlepool TS27 3

The Fens Collection: Draining Mill, Lincolnshire, 1810, (1947). Creator: John Sell Cotman

Draining Mill, Lincolnshire, 1810, (1947). Creator: John Sell Cotman
Draining Mill, Lincolnshire, 1810, (1947). Wooden pumping windmill beside a dyke in the Fens. Picture in the British Museum, London. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C. P. Skilton

Lakenheath RSPB Reserve Suffolk

Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"The Fens: A Mysterious Landscape of Drained Marshes and Frozen Trees" Step back in time to 1662, when the artist William Dugdale captured the transformation through his masterpiece "The Fens Drained. " This captivating artwork depicts the immense effort put into draining these marshlands, showcasing the determination and ingenuity of those who sought to tame this wild terrain. Fast forward to a misty morning in Norfolk, England. As freezing mist envelops the landscape, trees stand tall against the cold. These resilient sentinels bear witness to centuries of change in The Fens, their branches reaching towards an ever-changing sky. In Charles Kingsley's epic tale "Hereward the Great, " we glimpse a heroic figure departing from Ely amidst dramatic events. Illustrated by C. G. Lewis' steel plate engraving, we see Hereward bidding farewell as he embarks on his daring adventures. His story intertwines with The Fens' rich history, leaving us captivated by tales of bravery and triumph. But not all stories are filled with heroics; some reveal nature's power over man-made structures. Engravings depicting "The Floods in the Fen Country" transport us to views around Crowland where water overwhelms everything in its path. These images remind us that despite our best efforts at drainage and control, Mother Nature can still assert her dominance. Moving away from engravings and illustrations, maps guide our exploration further into this unique region. Hartlepool TS27 3 Map reveals how The Fens stretch across different areas within England's eastern landscapes - a testament to their vastness and diversity. Amongst these drained lands stands Lincolnshire's Draining Mill - an architectural marvel created by John Sell Cotman in 1810. Through his artistry, Cotman captures both functionality and beauty as this mill aids in controlling water levels within The Fens. Nature conservation takes center stage at Lakenheath RSPB Reserve in Suffolk.