Wisbech – Glorious Past, Bright Future
In historic terms, Wisbech is a hidden gem. Its castle is where King John rested before setting off on his fateful crossing of The Wash, losing the Crown Jewels and all his treasure in the mud. Wisbech is also where anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson was born and lived. While William Wilberforce is often credited with stamping out slavery, it was Clarkson who was the unsung hero behind the campaign. Wisbech is also home to Elgoods, the oldest brewery still in operation in Britain. Wisbech is successfully carving out a niche for itself as a gateway to The Wash and to the network of inland waterways stretching across the Fens, into Cambridgeshire and The Midlands. In the recent past, the importance of the port to the economy of Wisbech had been in decline. However, the Nene Waterfront Regeneration Project has now breathed new economic life into the port and the town. What was 20 acres of derelict industrial land adjacent to the river, is now well on the way to being completely transformed into a modern, attractive and economically vibrant quarter of the town. The stunning new Boathouse Business Centre is open and has already attracted high-tech businesses from Cambridge as well as new start-up companies from both inside and outside the Fenland area. The Boathouse Business Centre sits on a newly-created, inviting, riverside promenade overlooking the thriving and attractive Yacht Harbour. The Iconic Boathouse and the harbour are already attracting tourists and businesses and this will increase as Phase Two turns the area into a bustling, vibrant 21st Century area to live, work and play. In this section - Introduction to Wisbech : Location : History : The Future |