The Dutch are famed for their skills at land reclamation but there have been some impressive feats in the UK too, such as at Belfast’s harbour and in the Fens of East Anglia. Continue Reading
Tidal prediction machines
Estimates for tide water levels were once made using tidal prediction machines, which were beautifully engineered mechanical devices. These were a type of analogue Continue Reading
Inland ports on the Dee and Mersey estuaries
The onset of the Industrial Revolution saw the need for improved ways to move raw materials and finished goods around. This was long before the days of road and rail so water Continue Reading
