Taming the Wild: An Engineer’s Perspective

An engineer’s-eye view of three centuries of drainage works on the Isle of Axholme, from Vermuyden’s original scheme through to later improvements by Smeaton and Rennie.

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Angus Townley is based in North Lincolnshire and has a lifelong interest in local and industrial history. After earning a PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of Nottingham, he built a long career in market intelligence and communications within the steel industry. He is a founding trustee of Crowle Peatland Railway and chairman of the Crowle & Ealand Heritage Society. His work centres on making local heritage accessible, fostering community involvement, and preserving the peatland’s unique story.