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1938 Holidays With Pay Act

- Most workers gained up to three consecutive days of holiday pay they could claim

The Impact of Cars

- People could live away from their work



- WW1 100,000 - WW2 2million car owners



- 1939 1.4million jobs dependant on motor travel

Price of Cars

- 1924 costing £259



- 1938 costing £130



- Huge investment in improving roads and infrastructure (Ministry of Transport)