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Originally, wind pumps were used to pump water around the fens to keep them drained. Very few now survive, as they were replaced by more efficient steam pumps. Steam was itself superseded in the 20th century by diesel and then electric systems.

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Originally, wind pumps were used to pump water around the fens to keep them drained. Very few now survive, as they were replaced by more efficient steam pumps. Steam was itself superseded in the 20th century by diesel and then electric systems.

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4th Aug 2009

Subjects:
 Design and Technology, Geography, History

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Keywords:
industry drainage

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