Villages by the Sea

S01E02 Walberswick

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.