About the Isle of Axholme The Isle of Axholme is a beautiful area of rural North Lincolnshire (and a bit of North Nottinghamshire). Prior to the area being drained by Dutchman Cornelius Vermuyden in the 17th Century, the area was very marshy, and the rivers Don, Idle and Trent formed an inland island (although the Don has since been diverted). The drainage left rich, very flat farmland to the North of the Isle. The three small towns in the Isle are Epworth, Crowle and Haxey. Epworth is famously the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley and the whole area enjoys a rich history. For more about the Isle visit: www.isleofaxholme.co.uk www.axholme-fhs.org.uk