Broadland Shaping marsh and fen

Broadland, or ‘ the Broads’ , is a unique area of wetlands in eastern Norfolk and north-eastern Suffolk. This is the first new academic study of Broadland for many decades and uses the latest research to explore the making of this distinctive landscape. With contributions from a team of prominent East Anglian local historians, archaeologists and natural scientists, Tom Williamson and Alison Yardy explain how the marshes were reclaimed and the fens were managed, explore the development of drainage technology and discuss the impact of commerce, industry and tourism.

Tom Williamson is Emeritus Professor of Landscape History at the University of East Anglia. Alison Yardy is Senior Project Officer (Landscapes) at Norfolk County Council.

1. Introducing Broadland 2. The Uplands 3. The Marshes 4. The Valleys 5. Drainage by Wind and Steam 6. Waterways and Industry 7. Recreation, Tourism and Conservation 8. Endnote