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Poster Print : Pleasure Gardens EAW035839
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Pleasure Gardens EAW035839
Festival of Britain, London 1951. The Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park, with fun fair and crowds. Photographed 12 May 1951
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Media ID 13153346
© Historic England Archive
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection, featuring the iconic image "Pleasure Gardens EAW035839" by Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph, taken by Aerofi on May 12, 1951, showcases the lively atmosphere of the Festival of Britain in London's Battersea Park. Witness the joy and excitement as crowds gather around the fun fair rides against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens. Bring this piece of historical charm into your home or office and relive the magic of the Festival of Britain era. Order now and add a touch of vintage charm to your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.4cm (16.5" x 16.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Pleasure Gardens EAW035839" takes us back in time to the vibrant Festival of Britain in 1951. The image captures the lively atmosphere of the Festival Pleasure Gardens, nestled within London's enchanting Battersea Park. As we gaze upon this aerial view, our eyes are immediately drawn to the bustling fun fair below. The scene is teeming with excitement as crowds of people gather to indulge in a day filled with leisurely delights. Laughter and joy fill the air as families and friends embark on thrilling rides, test their skills at various game stalls, and savor delectable treats from food vendors scattered throughout the gardens. Historic England Archive has masterfully preserved this momentous occasion through their lens, allowing us a glimpse into an era where community spirit thrived amidst post-war optimism. This photograph not only showcases the architectural beauty of Battersea Park but also serves as a testament to human resilience during challenging times. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let it transport us back to an era when simple pleasures brought immense happiness. May it remind us that even amidst uncertainty, there will always be moments worth celebrating – just like those captured within these historic pleasure gardens over seven decades ago.
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