Villages by the Sea — Season 1, Episode 5: Clovelly
Documentary • 29 min • 5 seasons, 37 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem’s transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort. Thanks to a powerful and pioneering woman, Clovelly found itself at the forefront of the Victorian seaside holiday revolution. Even today cars are banned and the village is privately owned, helping to preserve it as a reminder of a bygone age.
About Villages by the Sea
Series looking at British coastal villages, that have often been on the front line of history.