The East Reservoir was constructed in 1833 to meet the growing demands for drinking water in suburban London.
Some 2,500 homes were built for the poor including one of the countrys first purpose-built comprehensive schools.
Woodberry Down was hailed as a utopian success.
The reservoirs fell under threat too.
Only a vigorous campaign by local people saved the reservoirs.
Finally, Thames Water sold the adjacent lands but retained the reservoirs.
Now London Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Thames Water and other organization have significantly expanded the reed beds.
Photo credit: www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk
Sources:The Guardian/Wikipedia/www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk[h/t toNag on the Lake]
