Fens Collection

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult with cygnets on water, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
The magnificent cathedral at Ely, Cambridgeshire, known affectionately as the Ship of the Fens. The present cathedral was started by Abbot Simeon (1082-1094, brother of Walkelin)

England / March 1940S
The market town of March, in the Cambridgeshire Fens, England, showing a deserted street, apart from seven bicycles curiously parked outside the Ship Inn!

Windmill, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) male flying low over water. Cambridgeshire Fens, England, March

Bearded reedling / tit (Panurus biarmicus) male perched on twig, Titchwell, Norfolk, UK, June

Boston, 1907. Artist
Boston, 1907. A view of St Botolphs Church, Boston, Lincolnshire

Whittlesey Mere at morning, Cambridgeshire
Whittlesey Mere at morning by the Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. Whittlesey Mere is in the Cambridgeshire Fens. circa 1840-1860

Tarpan CK 2319 Wild Horses. Redgrave & Lopham Fen National reserve, Suffolk UK. © Chris Knights / ARDEA LONDON
CK-2319 Tarpan HORSES - herd grazing Redgrave and Lopham Fen National reserve, Suffolk UK. Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Domestic Cattle, Beef Shorthorn, roan bullock, standing in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, september

A skeleton pump
5307314 A skeleton pump.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a skeleton pump. This type of pump was used to drain Norfolk Fens. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The cutting of sedge in the Norfolk fens
3732634 The cutting of sedge in the Norfolk fens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the cutting of sedge in the Norfolk fens. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Windmills Near Zaandam, 1871. Creator: Claude Monet
Windmills Near Zaandam, 1871. Following his exile in England during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), Monet stopped in Zaandam, a picturesque town near Amsterdam, from May through October of 1871

Twixt Land and Water, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Twixt Land and Water, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVI

An Autumn Morning, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
An Autumn Morning, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVIII

Evening, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Evening, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXVII

Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Quanting the Gladdon, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIV

The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Gladdon-Cutter's Return, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXIII

Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cutting the Gladdon, 1886. Plate: Plate XXXII

Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Cattle on the Marshes, 1886. Plate: Plate XXX

A Marsh Farm, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Marsh Farm, 1886. Plate: Plate XXIX

During the Reed-Harvest, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
During the Reed-Harvest, 1886. Plate: Plate XXVIII

Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Marshman Going to Cut Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Plate: Plate XXII

Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Gunner Working Up to Fowl, 1886. Plate: Plate XIX

Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Plate: Plate XVII

A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Norfolk Boat-Yard, 1886. Plate: Plate XIII

The Old Order and the New, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
The Old Order and the New, 1886. Plate: Plate XII

Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Plate: Plate VII

A Broadman's Cottage, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Broadman's Cottage, 1886. Plate: Plate III

On the River Bure, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
On the River Bure, 1886. Plate: Frontispiece

"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

Winter mood
Christina Sillen

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

Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) on hawkbit flower. Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, June

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) walking on ice, Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, England, UK, February. 2020VISION Book Plate

Punt among reeds (w/c & graphite on paper)
NGW388593 Punt among reeds (w/c & graphite on paper) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); 19.4x27.5 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

View through window of birdwatching hide, Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, July 2012

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

Reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) male perched on reeds, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire Fens, UK, April

Konik horse (Equus caballus) stallion and juvenile on Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Konik horse (Equus caballus) herd grazing with two stallions interacting, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Reed beds at Joist Fen, Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, UK, May 2011

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) swimming through water, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

Modern wind pump for pumping water onto Wicken Fen, Charlock (Sinapis arvensis) flwoering in the foreground, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Lakenheath Fen RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, UK, May 2011

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

Wicken Fen landscape, Cambridgeshire, UK, June 2011

Konik horse (Equus caballus) two stallions fighting, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

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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.