Wisbech has the air of a self-satisfied Georgian market town. Before this area of fenland was reclaimed in the 17th century the region was about as inhospitable and as unsuitable for agriculture as you could find in England. Yet the rich soil beneath the watery fens provided a great boost to the fruit and flower growing industries, and Wisbech grew in size and importance.
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Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire,
England
About Wisbech
Attraction Type: Town Location
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