England's Villages: An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Villages have existed in a similar form for millennia: but where did village halls come from, and why do they matter? What defines a modern village, and when does a village become a town? Take a charming, unexpected journey through the quirks of English villages through the ages in the excellent company of Dr Ben Robinson. Discover why no village could ever truly claim to be roman; why churches sometimes appear far outside of village boundaries and what happens when a village moves, and why that matters. A compelling mix of archaeology, anthropology and architecture, England's Villages is the perfect Christmas gift for the amateur historian in your life.