-- Over 500 color photos of exciting collectables.
-- Compiled and written by the acknowledged master of 20th century memorabilia.
-- A comprehensive pictorial overview of the 20th century.

Robert Opie presents a fascinating picture of life in 20th century England -- from the late Victorian era to the present day -- exploring society as reflected by the packaging, advertising, magazines and newspapers, toys and games and royal and commemorative memorabilia that has accumulated over the century. These items bring English history to life and evoke the tastes, smells, sights and sounds of the past.