The most significant change taking place in Britain right now is immigration. It represents a seismic shift in what it means to be British. With a view to record this phenomenon of the 21st century, this ongoing project from Chris Steele-Perkins takes an intimate look into the homes and relationships of immigrant families (with their myriad meanings of family) who are now living in London - the new British.

London accommodates both the largest proportion of residents born outside the UK (37%), and non-UK nationals (24%), making it the most ethnically diverse area in England and Wales. This has...