The Fens area is rich in historical connection, one of the most famous being Hereford The Wake, the last Saxon leader to hold out against William The Conqueror.
The Fen landscape is also unique in character - vast areas of artificialy drained land reclaimed from it's original marsh state, and characterised by wide views, open skyscapes  and glorious sunsets. The Romans made the first attempts at drainage, but it was Cornelius Vermuyden who in 1630 successfully completed the task. The only stretch of Fenland retaining it's undrained character is at Wicken Fen now preserved by the national Trust as a nature reserve. Examples of fen drainage include Stretham Beam Engine, built in 1831 and perfectly preserved;   
Prickwillow land drainage museum in an old pump house and a variety of mills at Soham and Lode. Towns and villages in the Fens are delightfully rural, many have riverside locations and traditional markets which reflect the importance of agriculture locally.
Ely is a small and charming market town, it's crowning glory being the Cathedral.

Ely Cathedral is a superb architectural development of the Middle Ages, it's Octagon tower is an engineering masterpiece - over 400 tons are suspended in space without visible support. Located in the shadow of the cathedral is Oliver Cromwell's House, once the family home of Cromwell. On Thursdays a bustling market takes place and on Saturdays a craft and antique market. 

Wisbech to the north of the county retains the character of a prosperous Georgian market town. The North Brink, the Crescent and Museum Square must be the finest examples of Georgian street architecture in the country. The town grew up around its port, with the years 1700 - 1850 witnessing tremendous growth, establishing today's fine buildings. Of particular note are: Elgood's historic brewery and Peckover House (NT) on the Brinks of the river; the Old Market; the Market Place and the Crescent  area.