Heritage Open Day: In 1626, Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden signed a contract with King Charles I that would change the landscape of the Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase forever. Exhibition and talk to mark this 400th anniversary. Vermuyden 400 at Crowle Peatland Railway
Crowle Peatland Railway is proud to mark this landmark anniversary with a special exhibition and programme of talks exploring one of the most ambitious and transformative land reclamation schemes in British history.
Exhibition
The exhibition created by North Lincolnshire Museum offers a fascinating window into the events of 1626 and their lasting impact on the landscape, communities, and heritage of the Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase.