From Ten Mile Bank, River Great Ouse to Prickwillow, River Lark, near Ely
A pretty awful day for near midsummer, cold, overcast, strong wind and very heavy downpours.
We battled along the Ouse again, with crested waves, but pulled over at Littleport for a break and then continued on to turn left up the River Lark. The conditions were grim, and so finding a mooring space at Prickwillow was very welcome.
The high spot of the day was a visit to the Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum! just across the road. In the original pump house, there is a charming collection of large historic diesel engines, all with bright brass and smartly painted red/green. These were the early work horses responsible for maintaining drainage of the fens. There is also some very interesting history and photographic displays relating to fen the area. If our return down the River Great Ouse coincides with their next engine running event, we will make a point of stopping here again.
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