The British at Work

The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, shipbuilder, banker, milkman and dancer... this book captures the gamut of working practices of Britain in the 20th century, when the nation went from a proud industrial power to a more flamboyant creative force. From steeplejacks in flat caps scaling London's monuments to a floor full of women in Liverpool processing Pools coupons, it features fabulous photographs that bring to life the human side of Britain's ever-changing working landscape....