England's Villages: An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Villages have existed in a similar form for millennia, but how much do we really know about them? What makes a village, and how has that changed? When does a village become a town? Where did village halls come from, and why do they matter? Take a charming and unexpected journey through the quirks of England's villages across the ages, in the excellent company of Dr Ben Robinson, expert archaeologist. Join him in visiting England in the prehistoric age, in the time of the Romans, the Iron age and beyond; from factory villages, village pubs, to the sprawling and modern urban village. Discover how communities impacted and shaped lives in villages, why no village green is complete without a pond or two, and the real meaning behind village names like Bunny, Yelling, Lover, Great Snoring and Slaughter. A compelling study of archaeology, anthropology and architecture, England's Villages is a thoughtful, enlightening and informative look at our oldest homes, uncovering and revealing the extraordinary history of the places that surround us.