Fenland Pumping Engines'Fenland Pumping Engines' details the many former drainage engines which powered the wheels and pumps which kept the fens free from flood. The book contains much little known information and photographs, some rare. |
Contents
Preface 69 | 6 |
Pumps | 29 |
Marshland north of Middle Level | 94 |
Copyright | |
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