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Festival of Britain and Fun Fair, with Danish royal visitors
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Festival of Britain and Fun Fair, with Danish royal visitors
Views of the Festival of Britain (South Bank) and Fun Fair (Battersea). Top left is the boating pond with a cardboard set suggesting English village buildings. Bottom left is an aerial view of the Fun Fair, with big dipper in the background, striped dance pavilion in the centre, fountain lake and lakeside stage in front of the Crescent Restaurant. Top right shows an informal visit to the South Bank by the Danish royal family, with King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid walking through crowds of visitors at the seaside venue. Bottom right shows the royal party near the lifeboat (RNLB Sir Godfrey Baring). Date: May 1951
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1951 Bank Boating Crescent Dipper Festival Fountain Informal Lake Side Pavilion Pond Restaurant Striped
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This photograph captures the essence of the Festival of Britain, an iconic event that took place along the South Bank of the River Thames in London during the summer of 1951. The top left corner of the image showcases the Boating Pond, where a cardboard set of English village buildings adds to the festive atmosphere. The bottom left image presents an aerial view of the Battersea Fun Fair, with its thrilling Big Dipper roller coaster standing tall in the background, the striped Dance Pavilion in the center, and a fountain lake and lakeside stage in front of the Crescent Restaurant. The top right image captures an informal visit by the Danish royal family, King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid, to the South Bank. The couple is seen walking through the crowds of visitors, taking in the sights and sounds of the seaside venue. The bottom right image shows the royal party near the RNLB Sir Godfrey Baring lifeboat, adding a sense of excitement and adventure to their visit. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1950s and the unique charm of the Festival of Britain. The combination of the South Bank's cultural offerings and the excitement of the Fun Fair created an unforgettable experience for visitors, as evidenced by the joyful expressions on the faces in the crowd.
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