Britain saw a significant consumer boom following World War II, particularly in newly constructed suburbs. Everyday living was changed by mass-produced vehicles, televisions, gadgets, and rising incomes. Adolescents emerged as a new target market, impacting advertising, music, and fashion. This cultural transformation is reflected in the literature of the time, with authors like Kingsley Amis discussing material comfort, social mobility, and the problems of living in a society that was becoming more and more consumed. The suburbs stood for both contemporary comfort and the demands of meeting changing consumer demands.
