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Construction for the Festival of Britain, London, 1951. Artist: Henry Grant

Construction for the Festival of Britain, London, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exposition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers, architects and builders to mastermind this exhibition, whose intention was to demonstrate all that was best about Britain at the time. The central focus was a purpose built exhibition constructed on the South Bank of the Thames in London.

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Construction for the Festival of Britain, London, 1951. Artist: Henry Grant

Caption:

Construction for the Festival of Britain, London, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exposition was held throughout Great Britain. A Festival Council brought together a team of designers, architects and builders to mastermind this exhibition, whose intention was to demonstrate all that was best about Britain at the time. The central focus was a purpose built exhibition constructed on the South Bank of the Thames in London.

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Album / Henry Grant Collection/London Museum/Heritage Images

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4329 x 4360 px | 54.0 MB

Print size:

36.7 x 36.9 cm | 14.4 x 14.5 in (300 dpi)

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