How old am I? Trying to date buildings in our rural and urban landscapes

Our villages, towns and cities are full of buildings which date from many different periods. Many have a story to tell. This introductory talk will look at the buildings around us (both rural and urban) and offer some hints and pointers to dating houses, churches and civic buildings. Become aware of the distinctive features, and possible red herrings, which help when trying to date a building from visual clues. You too can become a building detective!