VILLAGE IN BRITAIN AND WHY PLACE MATTERS (HB)

Using examples from literature, architecture and culture, from the rural settings of The Archers and Akenfield to the campaigning work of Octavia Hill and Robert Owen, this book shows how the village has changed over time and why it continues to be an important part of the way we live, with benefits for people of all ages and interests. We see how the future of the village has been put at risk, including the closure of local pubs and shops, but also that a steady and more hopeful transformation is underway.