Water, Mills & Marshes

Bringing power to the marshes (1961-2019)

Kerry worked for Eastern Electricity for many years before setting up his own company providing helicopter surveys. He describes the challenges of installing and maintaining

Wildlife conservation on the Broads (1950s-2019)

Rodney grew up near the river in south Norfolk. He studied zoology and geography and lived for a time in Australia where he was the

Spreading the word about wildlife (1970s-2019)

Chris talks about his lifelong interest in birds, his involvement in various projects, particularly protecting little terns and the return of cranes during his long

Moving to the Marsh (living off grid) – Julie’s story (2005-2019)

Julie and her husband Philip live on Halvergate Marshes in a farmhouse which over the years they have renovated. Julie describes living off grid, the

Moving to the Marsh (living off grid) – Philip’s story (2005-2019)

Philip and his wife Julie live in a farmhouse on Halvergate marsh. He describes the processes of renovating the house and life off grid. I

A passion for mills and machines (1960s-2019)

Richard has had a passion for mills and machines since his youth. He lives near the working mill he built himself at South Walsham, Norfolk,

Third generation marshland farmer with Scottish roots (1920s-2019)

Peter farms on marshland in Norfolk. Like many others, his grandfather came from Scotland in 1922 and farmed the marginally better land to be found

The restoration of Hardley Mill (1995-2019)

Following a career in the civil service which took him around the world Mike has been involved with the restoration and upkeep of Hardley Mill

‘Banjo’ restored (1985-2019)

Philip had many jobs through his life. His passion has been restoring a 1897 wooden steamboat, Banjo, which he runs on the Broads. Banjo has

A better future for people and wildlife (1960s-2019)

David has been passionate about wildlife since he was a boy. His role as head of people and wildlife at Norfolk Wildlife Trust combined managing

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