Fennel and Seafood Chowder

Name: Fennel and Seafood Chowder
Ingredients: 1 onion (finely diced); 1 stalk celery (finely diced); 1 small leek (finely diced); 1/2 head fennel (finely diced, save fronds and set aside); 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 125 ml white wine; 1 tablespoon thyme; 150 grams baby clams ( tinned, drained weight); 100 grams baby shrimp (peeled); 200 grams white fish (boneless, cut into small-bite sized pieces); 375 milliliters fish stock (clam broth can be incorporated into this measurement); 60 g crispy bacon (chopped); 750 milliliters fresh cream; 250 grams potatoes (diced); 1 tablespoon flour; butter; black pepper (freshly ground); 3/4 cup water