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Festival site EAW035153
Festival of Britain, London 1951. The South Bank site under construction with workers on the roof of the Discovery Dome, Lambeth. Photographed on 3 April 1951
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13153528
© Historic England Archive
Construction Exhibition Leisure
20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the iconic image of the Festival site EAW035153 from Historic England Archive. Captured during the Festival of Britain in London, 1951, this photograph showcases the South Bank site under construction with workers diligently toiling on the roof of the Discovery Dome in Lambeth. Bring the history and character of this significant moment in time into your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of this image are beautifully preserved on the durable metal surface, creating a stunning and modern piece of art that is sure to be a conversation starter. Order yours today and relive the magic of the Festival of Britain era.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Festival site EAW035153" takes us back in time to the bustling city of London in 1951. The image showcases the South Bank site during the construction phase of the iconic Festival of Britain. With its aerial perspective, we are granted a bird's-eye view of this remarkable exhibition that would go on to shape British culture for years to come. Intriguingly, our attention is drawn towards a group of workers fearlessly perched atop the roof of the Discovery Dome in Lambeth. These brave individuals embody determination and skill as they contribute their efforts towards creating an extraordinary leisure space for visitors from all walks of life. The photograph was captured on 3 April 1951 by Historic England Archive, immortalizing a pivotal moment in history when art, science, and technology converged to celebrate post-war optimism. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the sounds of hammers pounding against metal and feel the excitement permeating through every beam being carefully placed. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration amidst construction chaos. It reminds us that even during times marked by uncertainty and rebuilding, creativity flourishes. Let it transport you back to an era where dreams were being woven into reality at this awe-inspiring festival site along London's South Bank.
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