With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain's incredible history. Scenes include "The Middle Ages", "Tudor Times" and "Britain at War". A "Famous People" section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.

Chapters in this book include:
- Early Britain
- The Middle Ages
- Tudor times
- Georgian Britain
- Britain beyond Britain
- Victorian power
- Britain at war
- Famous people

Illustrated by: Barry Ablett