Dear Milly The Fens are in the south east of England. Rather than me trying to explain (probably badly), try http://home.freeuk.net/xcelfm/history.html which seems to have a good description and some pictures. Sorry, I couldn't find any of your names listed. Regards Gill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 2:52 PM Subject: [CANAL-PEOPLE] Boatmen in the Fens > Hi Gill, > hate to show my ignorance - but where exactly are the FENS? > Milly - Perth Au > [email protected] > Researching BANKS/MAUDSLEY/(SLATER)NIXON/WILKES - Eng > HOOD/FERGUSON/HANNA/EWART -Sct/Ire > MILLS/KIRK - Ire > > > ============================== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > http://pml.rootsweb.com/ > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > >