Lost villages of Britain

What was the village of Milfield known for in the 1800s?

• A bustling urban center

• A hub of local trade

• A famous tourist destination

• A mining town

What amenities did Milfield have by the 1860s?

• A cinema and a theater

• A school and a library

• A hospital and a university

• A shopping mall and a park

What significant change occurred in Milfield between 2008 and 2009?

• The opening of a new school

• The closure of the post office

• The construction of a new library

• The establishment of a new trade hub

How many village stores in the UK have been forced to close in the past year?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 5,000

What is the current number of pupils at Milfield's village school?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

According to the National Housing Federation, how many village primary schools are expected to shut down over the next five years?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

How many people have migrated to the countryside in the past decade?

• 500,000

• 600,000

• 700,000

• 800,000

What is the trend regarding the average age of village residents?

• Decreasing by three months each year

• Increasing by three months each year

• Remaining the same

• Fluctuating unpredictably

What is one of the main problems caused by the influx of second-home owners in rural areas?

• Decrease in property prices

• Increase in local employment

• Increase in property prices

• Improvement in local services

Why is it important for the government to increase the number of affordable homes in rural parts?

• To attract more tourists

• To ensure the sustainability of local communities

• To reduce urban population

• To promote industrial growth