New Roots, Old Soil - Fenland Lives In Transition

Year

2024

Considering the impact of the EU’s A8 Accession legislation on the Fens of East Anglia, where migration has reshaped traditional industries & communities. An exploration of the effect on the population & the tension between economic growth & the idea of a cohesive society.

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Woman looking out from Baxter's chip shop window, Long Sutton,Lincolnshire,UK

An HGV lorry carrying a consignment of flour which crashed into Outwell Creek in Norfolk, spilling its load into the river. The driver was reportedly unhurt.

©Si Barber. Moral rights asserted

World War Two reneactors recreating the German defence of Normandy and interacting with the public. Holme,Lincolnshire,UK

Small World food store on Peterborough market, owned by Param Singh. Param has been running the stall since 1988 when he took over from his father who had ran it from 1971.

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At the Knicat Cafe, Downham Market,Norfolk.

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Children playing in the street, Kings Lynn,Norfolk.

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A English flag painted on a the door of home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire,UK

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Mummers recreating the legend of St George & the Dragon on St George’s Day, Downham Market, Norfolk. The dragon is played by the town's mayor, Frank Daymond, St George by Councillor David Sharman.

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A English flag painted on a the door of home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire,UK

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