This fascinating, full-color, photographic compendium invites you to discover Britain in a new way: through the everyday objects that are part of the fabric of contemporary life in the UK. Showcasing a wealth of iconic British design staples, as well as the treasures of everyday life—from the Mini and the Anglepoise lamp to wellies and Worcestershire sauce—this guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand British culture from the inside out, with all its idiosyncrasies and quirks.

Geoff Hall writes about design and teaches at the Manchester School of Art. Kamila Kasperowicz is Polish and lives in the UK, so she is ideally placed to recognize the peculiarities of the British people and their culture. She is a graphic designer.