An Englishman's Home Is His Car Park : Slovenliness as a Way of Life

How did Britain become a nation seemingly addicted to indifference? In this drily witty book, Theodore Dalrymple finds a culture inclined to performative behaviour rather than results through a series of sharp and entertaining vignettes. From paved-over front gardens that become car parks to the decline of civic pride. As a humorous examination of Britain's peculiar ailment it is also a hopeful first step towards restoration.

Author: Theodore Dalrymple

United Kingdom, Great Britain, Popular culture, Social classes, Sociology, Politics & government, Humour

Published on 20 Aug 2026 by Gibson Square Books Ltd.