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Discovering Britain’s Vanished Settlements (also Online) – GI 25 132

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14 November 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm GMT

Tutor: Lorriane Spindler, BA Hons, Dip Euro Hum

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Date: 14 November 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Length of Course:
3 Fridays
Reference Code:
GI 25 132
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

From vanished medieval hamlets to drowned valleys and deserted industrial settlements, this three-part course uncovers the stories behind Britain’s lost villages. Discover why communities disappeared, how to trace their remains, and what they reveal about changing landscapes and lives. Ideal for history enthusiasts, genealogists, and the historically curious. Expect ruins, revelations—and a few ghosts!

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