Britain's last hunter-gatherers, known as the Mesolithic people, thrived in the period following the last Ice Age, around 10,000 to 4,000 BCE. These nomadic communities relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants for sustenance. As the climate warmed and forests expanded, their lifestyle adapted to the changing environment. However, with the introduction of agriculture during the Neolithic period, their way of life faced significant challenges. The arrival of farming communities led to deforestation and the transformation of natural habitats, resulting in a decline in the availability of wild resources. Consequently, the Mesolithic people gradually transitioned to a more settled lifestyle, adopting agricultural practices and integrating into farming societies.
