Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the village's saga, tracing its evolution from the Norman era to today. Across its ancient churches, castles, marketplaces and cottages, the English village draws visitors from around the world. This deceptively tranquil, postcard-perfect image captures England in a single frame, a global emblem. Yet its story from antiquity to the present is not a quiet rural idyll; it is a narrative of purpose, perseverance, and power. Pubs, Ponds and Power – The Story of the Village examines how England's most storied villages have changed through the ages.