Centuries ago, a giant fenland existed near the Kentish coastline. An unnamed Prince, or ‘Pengel’, ruled over these peaty reaches; his death heralded their demise and they exist today as an incognito cousin to their better-known Norfolk neighbours. Situated in old mining country, this Forgotten Fen represents a lost paradise for anglers, wilders and ghost hunters.
One winter, Gareth Craddock visits his grandfather’s former colliery on the old fen system and wanders the ancient drovers’ paths. He discovers one of Kent’s best kept secrets: a beautiful, abandoned marshland fed by a lost stream. Amongst the detritus of the old mining industry, there are wild waters ruled by marsh harriers and large, exquisitely marked pike. In warmer months, Gareth hunts a ten-pound tench to the chorus of a thousand marsh frogs. Walking further, an older England emerges, home to owls, beavers and the restless spirit of a long-dead fen walker…
This autumn, Medlar Press will publish ‘Forgotten Fen’.
Written by Gareth Craddock.
Illustrated by John Richardson, whose wonderful engravings are a companion throughout this story. His artwork haunts these pages, as it will haunt the reader thereafter.
‘Forgotten Fen’ will take you to a quieter, more essential landscape, long abandoned by the modern world.
For more information, visit Medlar Press at:
https://www.medlarpress.com/bookstore/?store-page=Forgotten-Fen-p648830566
To reserve your copy, visit Medlar here:
Postcards from the English Outback 
Morning Gareth,
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Hello John- I saw one of your new cuts on the Medlar page and I’m more excited than ever about this project. It won’t be long, now!
In the meantime, there are reports of bass coming in down this way. Closest I’ve got so far is fish and chips from the front! I’m getting out again tomorrow- they’re in pockets right now, but I’m hopeful-
Speak Shortly, Gazza
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Have you seen the gibbet? If not I’ll send you a copy when I get back home.
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Wow! No, I haven’t seen that, mate- Yes, please- G
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Very much looking forward to reading this Gareth. I have reserved my copy with Medlar….
All the best
Rob (RBTraditional)
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Hello Rob- That’s lovely to hear! Thanks, mate.
This book is a walk on the Kentish wild side and I think you’ll like it-
Speak Soon, Gazza
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Exciting times Gareth! I will shortly reserve a copy.
Cheers, Malcolm
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Hello Malcolm- Good man! Thank you.
I think you’ll like it- as I said to Rob Burt above- it’s a walk on the Kentish wild side. Not many people realise these kind of areas exist. It’s especially good to know that this particular one is thriving.
Long live the Fen! Gazza
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Looks great – looking forward to it.
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Thanks, JC!
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So looking forward to this!
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Thank you! Not long now- G x
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Reserved my copy Gareth. Looking forward to it’s release 👍🏼
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Hello John! Good man- Thank you very much- Hope you’re enjoying the Bank Holiday- Gazza
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A copy of the book is reserved Gareth, if I don’t get it signed I’m going to leave Ramsgate and live in the Himalayas with mountain goats for company..
Jokes aside you’re a gifted writer and story teller and can’t wait to read Forgotten Fen..
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Good man! Thanks, Stuart- I’ll drop some bass off soon! Joking aside, you’ll love the book, mate- I’m sure of it.
See you soon- Gazza (and there WILL be more bass!)
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