The Countryside

An Air Mail Editors’ Pick, this audiobook takes listeners on ten scenic walks through rural Britain, revealing the often overlooked historical ties to transatlantic slavery and colonialism embedded in the landscape. Guided by scholar Corinne Fowler, each route uncovers the colonial roots of local industries, connecting Britain’s countryside to its broader imperial history. Featuring conversations with artists, musicians, and writers with ties to former colonies, the journey offers a compelling and critically thoughtful exploration of how colonial pasts shape contemporary heritage and identity.