Draining the land – how Lincolnshire keeps its head above water

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16/11/2024 10:00 - 16:30

Organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology.
Boston Guildhall, South St, Boston PE21 6HT

Tickets £32 per person including lunch, book online via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/draining-the-land-tickets-1006398453867

Welcome – Stephen Betteridge, SLHA Industrial Archaeology Team

Land Drainage – How Lincolnshire’s Land is Drained
Presented by Martin Shilling, Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Witham & Humber Drainage Boards

Illustrated Introduction to Boston Waterfront
Presented by Neil Wright, SLHA Industrial Archaeology Team

Guided Walk along Boston Waterfront. Led by Neil Wright

Keadby Terminal Assisted Outfall Project.
How 15,761 properties and critical infrastructure on the Isle of Axholme were at risk if the Keadby Pumping Station failed. Hear about the refurbishment of the station and how it was kept operational whilst this was underway.
Presented by Phil Walker – Chief Engineer for Binnies UK

From Bog and Marsh to some of the Finest Farmland in the county. Historic films of Lincolnshire’s Land Drainage in action. From the Lincolnshire Film Archive

 

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