Britain since 1948 explores the developments in the home, technology, work, culture and population over the last 6 decades. Starting off with life in post war Britain when rationing was still in force, through the developments of the washing machine and the television, to the latest advances of space. Panels encourage further investigation and a timeline to the chart the developments in chronological order.

 

This book is part of a book series called Britain Since 1948 .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .

Peter Hepplewhite is a former history teacher, currently working as an education officer for Tyne & Wear Archives Service.

This book has the following chapters: Britain in 1948 Population and Health Care The Changing World of Work The Baby Boomers The Changing Family New Towns and Old Problems Emigrations: Brits go Abroad Migration from Around the World Multicultural Britain: Problems and Achievements Migration from Europe Rising Crime A Fighting Nation Living on a Crowded Island Timeline Glossary and Further information Index