Villages by the Sea — Season 1, Episode 2: Walberswick
Documentary • 29 min • 5 seasons, 37 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the surprising story of this former medieval port on the Suffolk coast. Today Walberswick is a favourite coastal retreat for writers, artists and day trippers. But for centuries the village lurched from prosperity to poverty. In medieval times it fought a bitter battle for supremacy against the neighbouring port of Dunwich and finally fell victim to politics, fire and the might of the sea.
About Villages by the Sea
Series looking at British coastal villages, that have often been on the front line of history.