Draining the Land

Draining the Land: How Lincolnshire Keeps its Head Above Water

A Full day Conference including which will include:

Welcome - Stephen Betteridge SLHA Industrial Archaeology Team Land Drainage

How Lincolnshire’s land is Drained. The Work and History of an Internal Drainage Board Presented by Martin Shilling Director of Engineering & Technical Services Witham & Humber Drainage Boards

Illustrated Introduction to Boston Waterfront Walk. 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. The refurbishment of the station and how it was kept operational whilst this was underway. Presented by Phil Walker-Chief Civil engineer for Binnies UK.

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

Admission includes lunch, tea and coffee

Host or Publisher Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology (SLHA)