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Norfolk broads History Although we know now that the Norfolk Broads were man made, until 70 years ago the old Broadsmen refused to believe this. It is uncertain precisely when the "North Folk" commenced their work, but it is believed that extensive peat digging took place over a period of three to four centuries some time between 1000 and 1500 years ago. From the 9th Century onwards they were stacking and drying the dug peat to provide warmth against the bitter easterly winds. The peat diggings were very extensive, probably because the population of the area was high compared to the rest of England at that time. These peat cuttings were eventually flooded, forming sheets of water that we now call Broads. There were a couple of young Norwich men who set off on a 6 day exploration of the Broads, venturing into waters that had never before seen such a cruising party. Their equipment...

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