Taming the Wild: An Engineer’s Perspective [Online]
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An engineer’s-eye view of three centuries of drainage works on the Isle of Axholme, from Vermuyden’s original scheme through to later improvements by Smeaton and Rennie.
Angus Townley is based in North Lincolnshire and has a lifelong interest in local and industrial history. After earning a PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of Nottingham, he built a long career in market intelligence and communications within the steel industry. He is a founding trustee of Crowle Peatland Railway and chairman of the Crowle & Ealand Heritage Society. His work centres on making local heritage accessible, fostering community involvement, and preserving the peatland’s unique story.
