Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Art > Venues > London County Hall
Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London
General view of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, looking down the River Thames from Big Ben. From the right can be seen County Hall, the Dome of Discovery, the Sea and Ships Pavilion facing the Nelson Pier, the Charoux bas relief sculpture " The Islanders", the Skylon, and the Festival Hall and old Shot Tower just beyond Hungerford Bridge. In the distance can be seen St Pauls Cathedral, where the service of dedication was held. Date: early 1951
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7178493
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10507765
Bank Discovery Dome Exposition Festival Hungerford Islanders Nelson P Ier Pavilion Shot Skylon
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Bridges
> Tower Bridge
> Architecture
> Towers
> Big Ben
> Architecture
> Towers
> Cathedrals
> Architecture
> Towers
> Skylon Tower
> Architecture
> Towers
> Tower Bridge
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Art
> Venues
> London County Hall
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Bridges
> Hungerford Bridge
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Bridges
> London Bridge
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Bridges
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Bridges
> Tower Bridge
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the vibrant and innovative Festival of Britain site on the South Bank of the River Thames in London during the early months of 1951. The image, looking downstream from Big Ben, showcases a diverse array of architectural and artistic wonders that marked the post-war regeneration of the city. To the right of the frame, County Hall, with its iconic clock tower, stands proudly, while the Dome of Discovery, a striking geodesic dome, draws the eye towards the Sea and Ships Pavilion on Nelson Pier. The intricate bas-relief sculpture "The Islanders" by French artist Charles Sansfaçon, known as Charoux, adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to the scene. The Skylon, an iconic and futuristic structure, dominates the midground, while the Festival Hall and the old Shot Tower, just beyond Hungerford Bridge, add a sense of historical continuity. In the distance, St Paul's Cathedral, where the service of dedication for the Festival of Britain was held, can be seen rising majestically above the cityscape. This photograph offers a snapshot of a pivotal moment in British history, when the country, still recovering from the devastation of World War II, looked to the future with optimism and creativity. The Festival of Britain site, with its focus on art, science, and culture, symbolized a new beginning and a renewed sense of national pride.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
