Festival of Britain 1951 print A year after this photo

A year after this photo was taken The Midland Railway was merged with many other companies to form the London

Speakers include Emmeline Pankhurst and George Lansbury

In the foreground is a low table with an array of skates

This unusual view towards the City riverfront was taken from a multi-storey stable close to Southwark Bridge

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Festival of Britain 1951 print A year after this photoFestival of Britain 1951. Poster promoting the Festival of Britain. The poster is full colour and features a drawing of Great Britain with Festival Star suspended above the heart of the country. The poster reads 'Festival of Britain 1951 May 3 September 30'.