Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Fascinating look at life in post war Britain. An in depth look at the lives of the people recovering from the war and a personal look at their daily lives.

NetGalley, Abby Siverman

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The book covers 7 years in post war Britain. The period from 1946 to 1953 seems very short but it's full of promising events including the coronation of Elizabeth II. A must read for all enthusiast of history of England.

NetGalley, Meg Gajda

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book is packed full of information about life in England. Great for research or just those wanting to learn more about this time.

NetGalley, Aubrey Kerr

I'm always interested in reading social history book and this one was good as it relies on papers. The timeframe is between the end of WWII and the coronation of Elizabeth II
A good read recommended

NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

This covers a wide variety of topics on British life between 1946 to Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953. Political as well as social aspects of this era were equally covered.

NetGalley, Heather Moll

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

If you want to understand what the 1940s were like and how Government policy really impacted everyday life, this is an excellent place to start.

NetGalley, Colin Edwards

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

As a North American with roots in England, and whose grandfather fought in WWII but never spoke of his service with his family, I really appreciated and enjoyed learning about the personal side of life in post-war Britain. Too many history books gloss over this entirely or don’t give enough word space for better comprehension on the reader’s part.

Life in Post-War Britain is very well researched and presented, this one is fascinating and more engaging than many history books I’ve read.

NetGalley, Michelle Smith

Excellent look at the after effects of a war on the average person and their daily life. History books often focus on the war itself, and then move on to the next exciting topic. It's important however, to always analyze the effects that war has on a population. 4/5 stars.

NetGalley, Spencer Wright

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This fascinating book gives a true insight into life in post-war Britain. The 24 chapters cover diverse topics that include education, housing, nationalisation, immigration and racial tensions, the dawn of the NHS and the welfare state, crime, entertainment, sport. The book ends with the coronation of Elizabeth II.
The book is well-researched and draws on a wide range of newspapers. The index with page references make it easy to navigate through the book.
This is a book that has something for everyone.. It is so well-written that it can be read from cover-to-cover or dipped into at will.
Highly recommended for historians and general readers with an interest in the post-war period.

NetGalley, Shirley Sinha

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fascinating. My parents grew up in post-war Britain and this book explains so much about why they were the way they were. Political, social and economic observations give powerful context and the authors have shone a light on inter generational impacts of war.

NetGalley, Louise Gray