Chris’s Reviews > A History of Modern Britain > Status Update

Finally getting around to finishing this... Thatcher gone, Major's survived his leadership challenge... but it's Blairing time.

Turns out Butlins founder Billy Butlin made his fortune in the interwar years by owning the European license to dodgems (bumper cars). That's a fun fact that will impress probably nobody, but you're welcome.

Great book so far.