Eric Edwards, Reed Cutting on the Norfolk Broads, Norfolk, England.

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REED CUTTING NORFOLK ENGLAND COPYRIGHT MR ERIC EDWARDS ONE OF THE LAST OF THE MARSHMEN WHO MAKES A LIVING CUTTING HIGH QUALITY REED USED FOR THATCHING HOUSES AND CHURCHES ON THE RIVER ANT ON THE BROADS OF NORFOLK ENGLAND HE HAS CUT REED FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND NOW WORKS FOR THE BROADS AUTHORITY HE SAID THAT THIS YEARS REED IS THE BEST EVER THANKS TO THE POSITIVE CONSERVATION EFFORTS EMPLOYED BY THE AUTHORITY OVER THE PAST YEARS

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Eric Edwards, Reed Cutting on the Norfolk Broads, Norfolk, England.

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