In the 1600s, the Fens had a reputation for being an unhealthy place. If you believed the pamphlets written from that time, the ‘noisome’ air could cause fevers, and all manner of demons and spirits could spread disease. How did Fenlanders stay healthy in their wetland home? This talk will explore some of the plant-knowledge, folklore, and even some spells which helped communities survive and thrive.

An Ely Museum event. Tickets available here.