This book traces the development of the English landscape from the earliest times to the present day and beyond, bringing together the research and views of a group of distinguished scientists and historians. It is based on the 1983 Wolfson lectures. The subjects of the essays include: the geomorphological background; Man and landscape in Britain 6000 BC to AD 400; Ancient woodland and hedges; mapping the Medieval landscape; the agricultural landscape; climate and landscape; towns, industry and the Victorian landscape; Agriculture, forestry and the future landscape.