Villages by the Sea

Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of Clovelly in Devon, looking at its transformation from fishing harbour to romantic Victorian seaside resort

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals how some of the nation's best-loved villages played vital parts in history, beginning with Bamburgh in Northumberland

Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of Clovelly in Devon, looking at its transformation from fishing harbour to romantic Victorian seaside resort

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK

Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth, Northumberland, founded in the mid-12th century after the barons of nearby Alnwick obtained a royal charter to build a new village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals how some of the nation's best-loved villages played vital parts in history, beginning with Bamburgh in Northumberland

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK

Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth, Northumberland, founded in the mid-12th century after the barons of nearby Alnwick obtained a royal charter to build a new village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the harsh North Yorkshire coastline that surrounds Staithes, as he finds out how the village was built to be a safe haven

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Georgian village of Charlestown on the southwest coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the harsh North Yorkshire coastline that surrounds Staithes, as he finds out how the village was built to be a safe haven

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent

Ben Robinson explores Parkgate on the estuary of the River Dee, Cheshire. The village is landlocked due to the estuary's shifting silt, but 250 years ago it was a bustling harbour

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Georgian village of Charlestown on the southwest coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man

Ben Robinson explores Parkgate on the estuary of the River Dee, Cheshire. The village is landlocked due to the estuary's shifting silt, but 250 years ago it was a bustling harbour

Archaeologist Ben Robinson unearths the Suffolk village of Orford's history of defending the British Isles, and uncovers a local legend involving smugglers and the local pub

Ben Robinson visits Laxey on the Isle of Man to discover the unusual attraction that drew Victorians to the tourist destination - the biggest waterwheel in the world

Archaeologist Ben Robinson unearths the Suffolk village of Orford's history of defending the British Isles, and uncovers a local legend involving smugglers and the local pub

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Yorkshire coastal village of Flamborough and discovers its historic chalk buildings

Ben Robinson discovers more about the quiet village of Ravenglass in the Lake District's National Park, which played a strategic role in the Roman empire

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Yorkshire coastal village of Flamborough and discovers its historic chalk buildings

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Norfolk village of Cley next the Sea and finds that due to Dutch settlers in the Elizabethan era, it's not as 'next the sea' as it once was

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Cornwall's Tintagel, famed as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Norfolk village of Cley next the Sea and finds that due to Dutch settlers in the Elizabethan era, it's not as 'next the sea' as it once was

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK

Ben Robinson visits Northumberland's Craster to find out how a family who shares the name have had their lives and fortunes intertwined with the village for more than 800 years

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how the Cornish village of Botallack was the centre of the Cornish tin and copper mining industry and supplied a deadly poison to the world

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals how some of the nation's best-loved villages played vital parts in history, beginning with Bamburgh in Northumberland

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how the Cornish village of Botallack was the centre of the Cornish tin and copper mining industry and supplied a deadly poison to the world

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals how some of the nation's best-loved villages played vital parts in history, beginning with Bamburgh in Northumberland

Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth, Northumberland, founded in the mid-12th century after the barons of nearby Alnwick obtained a royal charter to build a new village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK

Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth, Northumberland, founded in the mid-12th century after the barons of nearby Alnwick obtained a royal charter to build a new village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK