Synopsis

Following a well-worn copy of Bradshaw’s Handbook, Michael arrives in Lymington, a town steeped in the traditions of sailing, where he makes an unexpected and vital find. Venturing into Dorchester, he uncovers how the arrival of the railways profoundly influenced the work of the region's most celebrated author – Thomas Hardy. Continuing his journey to Axminster, Michael attempts his own hand at carpet making. His final destination is Exmouth, birthplace to Francis Danby, a Victorian landscape ar