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The years between 1700 and 1900 saw major changes in the landscape, society and economy of rural East Anglia. In this course we follow these changes and consider their effects both on the physical appearance of the countryside and on different social groups. Using a variety of written, pictorial and material evidence, we consider the process of enclosure and its economic and social significance; we look at the role of the great estates and the influence of the squire and the parson; and we focus on the lives of the labouring poor and the rural unrest that flared up from time to time as a result of changes or conditions. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of the subject, and course materials will be provided by the tutor. You will have opportunities throughout the course for discussion and questions, and your supportive tutor will help you to expand your knowledge beyond the course itself, if you wish to undertake further study.