A review by lilyreads01
Shadowlands: A Journey Through Britain's Lost Cities and Vanished Villages by Matthew Green

4.0

Shadowlands by Matthew Green is a haunting and heartfelt exploration of Britain’s vanished cities, towns and villages. Each chapter explores a different place where once there was a thriving community there are now scarred remains and ruins, a ghostly impression of the past. The author explores ancient Skara Brae, Dunwich, a medieval city that has been claimed by the sea storms in Suffolk, Capel Ceyln a drowned place and one of the last Welsh-speaking villages, and Trellech revealed by moles in the Welsh Marches to name a few. The prose is poetic and moving as the author resurrects and restores these lost places in the mind of the reader. A beautiful collision of history, archaeology, architecture and geology for fans of nonfiction with heart. 4 Stars ✨.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback.