Fens Collection (#3)

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (colour photo)
3093865 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Goose fight
Anton van Dongen

British Army sodlierss seen here practicing in the countryside of the Fenlands, around Suffolk and Cambridgeshire during the First World War. Circa 1914

Wetland landscape, Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, July 2012

Twixt Land and Water, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Twixt Land and Water, 1886

Water-Lilies, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Water-Lilies, 1886

Towing the Reed, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Towing the Reed, 1886

The Gladdon-Cutters Return, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
The Gladdon-Cutters Return, 1886

The First Frost, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
The First Frost, 1886

Snipe-Shooting, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Snipe-Shooting, 1886

Ricking the Reed, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Ricking the Reed, 1886

Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Quanting the Gladdon, 1886

Evening, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Evening, 1886

During the Reed-Harvest, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
During the Reed-Harvest, 1886

Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Cutting the Gladdon, 1886

Setting Up the Bow-Net, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Setting Up the Bow-Net, 1886

Quanting the Marsh Hay, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Quanting the Marsh Hay, 1886

Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886

An Eel-Catchers Home, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
An Eel-Catchers Home, 1886

The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886

The Fowlers Return, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
The Fowlers Return, 1886

Setting the Bow-Net, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Setting the Bow-Net, 1886

Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886

Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886

Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886

Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886

A Rushy Shore, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
A Rushy Shore, 1886

Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Coming Home from the Marshes, 1886

Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Cattle on the Marshes, 1886

An Autumn Morning, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
An Autumn Morning, 1886

A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886

A Reed Boat-House, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
A Reed Boat-House, 1886

A Ruined Water-Mill, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
A Ruined Water-Mill, 1886

Profile portrait of male poacher with cigarette in his mouth. Part of a feature on poaching in the Cambridgeshire fens for YOU Magazine Date: 1992

Poacher with gun and dog, Cambridgeshire fens
A male poacher waits on the riverbank with a shotgun and his spaniel gundog. Part of a feature on poaching in the Cambridgeshire fens for YOU Magazine Date: 1992

Portrait of male poacher in Cambridgeshire pub. He smokes a roll-up cigarette and looks directly at the camera. Part of a feature on poaching in the Cambridgeshire fens for YOU Magazine Date: 1992

Phragmites reeds (Phragmites australis) at dawn in late autumn sun, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, October

Fen Meadows with Cattle, 1877, (c1930). Creator: Mark Fisher
Fen Meadows with Cattle, 1877, (c1930). Cows standing in shallow water. Painting in the Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

Reedbeds at dawn with Coot (Fulica atra) in mist, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, UK, May. Did you know? Reedbeds can be used for filtering pollution and sewage from water

Male Red eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) on Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) flower, Bedfordshire, England, UK, July 2012

Dyke along drove at Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire Fens, UK, June 2011

Reedbeds at dawn with Coot (Fulica atra) in mist, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Reedbeds (Phragmites australis) at sunrise, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Southern-marsh orchids (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

Lode (waterway) on Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) flowering on managed grazing land, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

Waterlilies flowering, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Marsh Harrier (Circus cyaneus) female in flight carrying nest material, Fens, East Anglia, UK, April

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"Exploring the Enchanting Fens: A Glimpse into Cambridgeshire's Natural Beauty" In March 1940s, amidst the serene waters of Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, England, a majestic Mute swan gracefully glides with its cygnets. The tranquil scene is further enhanced by the breathtaking backdrop of Ely Cathedral and a charming windmill at Wicken Fen. Venturing beyond Cambridgeshire, we find ourselves in Norfolk where a Bearded reedling perches delicately on a twig in Titchwell. Its vibrant colors add vibrancy to this picturesque setting. Back to the enchanting fens of Cambridgeshire, we witness a male Mallard flying low over water, showcasing its remarkable agility. This region has long been known for its diverse birdlife and stunning landscapes. Taking a step back in time to Boston in 1907, an artist captures the essence of this fenland town through their brushstrokes. The artwork serves as a reminder of how these they have captivated people throughout history. Moving eastwards to Whittlesey Mere at morning in Cambridgeshire, we are greeted by peaceful serenity as mist gently rises from the water's surface, and is moments like these that make us appreciate nature's wonders even more. Market Weston Fen introduces us to domestic cattle grazing peacefully within this protected reserve. Among them stands a roan bullock representing resilience and harmony between man and nature. Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Reserve unveils another facet of natural beauty with Tarpan CK 2319 Wild Horses roaming freely across Suffolk's landscape. Their untamed spirit echoes through every hoofbeat as they embody freedom itself. Slimbridge WWT brings us closer to Gloucestershire's wildlife sanctuary where Bittern walks gracefully upon ice-covered grounds during February frostiness—a testament to their adaptability and resilience.