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One of only three steam powered drainage engines used to drain the fens to survive, Stretham Old Engine built in 1831 used a quarter of a ton of coal an hour that was delivered by barge. Steam driven pumps replaced thousands of wind driven pumps.
Photographer: Ian Langley
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