Life in Prehistoric Britain

Life in Prehistoric Britain reveals how people lived on the island long before written records. From the Stone Age to the Iron Age, communities depended on hunting, farming, and close relationships with the natural environment. People built simple homes, such as huts and roundhouses, made tools from stone, bone, and metal, and developed skills in pottery, weaving, and woodworking. Social life was organised around family and tribe, with beliefs expressed through rituals, burial practices, and monuments like stone circles. Archaeological discoveries show how prehistoric Britons adapted to climate change, developed trade networks, and gradually transformed the landscape. Studying prehistoric life helps us understand the origins of British society, culture, and human resilience in challenging environments.