Villages of Britain

Villages of Britain

Here is the history of the countryside, told through 500 of its most noteworthy settlements and their role in shaping the nation over the centuries. A consummate storyteller, Clive Aslet deftly weaves the worlds of agriculture, politics, the arts, industry, folklore, science, ecology, fashion and religion into one irresistible volume. We discover the Gloucestershire community founded by Tolstoyans, who still live by anarchic principles; the Morayshire settlement where Hogmanay is celebrated 11 days late; the Pembrokeshire fishing hamlet that inspired Dylan Thomas; and the Surrey woodland that fosters Europe’s most ancient trees. All have made a unique contribution to the narrative of Britain.