The story of how Francis Pryor created a haven for people, plants and wildlife in a remote corner of the fens.
Francis Pryor Book order (chronological)
Francis Pryor is a British archaeologist celebrated for his discovery of a Bronze Age site and his engaging television appearances. Though retired from full-time fieldwork, he continues to write books, drawing on his expertise in the Bronze and Iron Ages to offer readers compelling narratives rooted in the past. His work aims to illuminate history and make ancient worlds accessible and intriguing.
A concise, illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape.
A journey through the evolution of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, in fifteen scenes.
The Fens
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A personal, historical journey across one of the most mysterious regions of England, exploring its archaeology, history and landscapes.
The Birth of Modern Britain
- 299 pages
- 11 hours of reading
From the author of Britain BC', Britain AD' and `Britain in the Middle Ages' comes the fourth and final part in a critically acclaimed series on Britain's hidden past
Britain in the Middle Ages
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
As in Britain B.C.' and Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground.
Britain AD
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Leading archaeologist Francis Pryor retells the story of King Arthur, legendary king of the Britons, tracing it back to its Bronze Age origins.
Britain BC
- 529 pages
- 19 hours of reading
An authoritative and radical rethinking of the history of Ancient Britain and Ancient Ireland, based on remarkable new archaeological finds.