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Dutch wind turbine workers at The Crown & Mitre pub, KIng's Lynn, Norfolk.

New Roots, Old Soil - Fenland Lives In Transition

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Early morning shift change at Superflora on Washway Road, Fleet Hargate, Lincolnshire. The company which supplies flowers in bulk to supermarkets and wholesalers around the UK is a major employer in the area and part of the Dutch Flower Group, a significant player in the global floriculture industry. The Dutch played a foundational role in shaping the flower trade in South Lincolnshire, particularly through their expertise in land reclamation. In the 17th century, Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden led drainage projects in the Fens, transformin…