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

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

1-192-600 - © Henry Grant Collection/London Museum/Heritage Images

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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People Information

Creator
  1. Henry Grant, attributed to: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Lambeth Lambeth

  1. 51 30 00 N , 000 09 00 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Cultural Events

Society & Culture Art & Literature


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4329x4360
File Size : 55,297kb


Aliases

  1. 0330001347
  1. 1-192-600
  1. 1192600
  1. 1347

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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.


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