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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. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 13153528
Filename: EAW035153.jpg
Size: 4320 x 4377 (12.4MB)
Date: 29th November 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive. Aerofi
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Construction Exhibition Leisure
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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.
