Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the intriguing history of a medieval port located along the Suffolk coast. Nowadays, Walberswick serves as a popular getaway for artists, writers, and visitors. However, the village has experienced drastic swings between wealth and hardship over the centuries. In medieval days, it engaged in a fierce rivalry with the neighboring port of Dunwich, ultimately succumbing to the impacts of politics, devastating fires, and the relentless power of the sea.
Show
Villages by the Sea
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Dec 16, 2019