Festival of Britain 1951 – A Nation Celebrates
The Festival of Britain in 1951 was a landmark celebration of British design, architecture, science and culture, organised during a period of post-war recovery. Its principal exhibitions occupied London’s South Bank, while the Festival Pleasure Gardens in Battersea Park offered visitors a spectacular combination of entertainment, gardens, restaurants and fairground attractions.
Explore our collection of genuine vintage colour photographs capturing this extraordinary event, including the South Bank exhibitions, imaginative architecture, Battersea Pleasure Gardens and the famous Emett miniature railway. These original photographs provide a fascinating glimpse of one of Britain’s most memorable twentieth-century celebrations.
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Battersea Funfair & Big Dipper, London 1968 – Photo Print
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Battersea Funfair | Alpine Restaurant | London 1968 – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Battersea Funfair | Alpine Restaurant | London 1968 – Photo Print
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Battersea Funfair, London 1968 – Festival of Britain Decorations to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Battersea Funfair, London 1968 – Festival of Britain Decorations
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Battersea Funfair, London 1968 – Photo Print
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Boating Lake at Battersea Funfair, London 1968 – Photo Print
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Dragon at the Festival of Britain, Battersea Park 1951 – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Dragon at the Festival of Britain, Battersea Park 1951 – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Abacus Screen – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Across the Thames – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Entrance Towers – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Entrance Towers – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Pleasure Gardens – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Pleasure Gardens – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Dome of Discovery & Crowds – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Dome of Discovery & Crowds – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Fairway Café & Waterloo Entrance – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Fairway Café & Waterloo Entrance – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Far Tottering & Oystercreek Railway – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Far Tottering & Oystercreek Railway – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Festival Chocolate Shop – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Festival Chocolate Shop – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Fountain Lake & Dance Pavilion – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Fountain Lake & Dance Pavilion – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Henry Moore Reclining Figure – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Henry Moore Reclining Figure – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Nell Gwyn Orange Seller – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Nell Gwyn Orange Seller – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – New Schools Pavilion – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Orange & Lavender Sellers – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Orange & Lavender Sellers – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Sea and Ships Pavilion – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Sea and Ships Pavilion – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Skylon & Dome from the Thames – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Skylon & Dome from the Thames – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Skylon & Dome of Discovery – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Skylon & Dome of Discovery – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Thames Waterfront – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – The Islanders Sculpture – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – The Islanders Sculpture – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Transport Pavilion – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Vista Arcades, Battersea Park – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Vista Arcades, Battersea Park – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Funfair – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Funfair Boating Lake – Photo Print to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
Festival of Britain 1951 – Battersea Funfair Boating Lake – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain 1951 – Transport Pavilion – Photo Print
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Festival of Britain Dodgems, Battersea Park 1951 – Photo Print
