Fens, Romans, Countrymen: A History of Eels in the Fens

Eels are among the most iconic of Fenland creatures. They have long been a part of the region's cultural and economic heritage. But what does that history actually look like? In this presentation, medieval historian Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee will talk about the ways that eels have intertwined with Fenland history from the Romans through the later Middle Ages.

John Wyatt Greenlee, PhD

Twitter: @greenleejw

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