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Jigsaw Puzzle : Seaside section, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London
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Seaside section, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London
An artists impression of the Seaside section of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. Showing people enjoying the various attractions, including peep shows, rock making and fishing nets, while others are content to sit in deckchairs and enjoy the view across the River Thames.
early 1951
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1951 Awning Bank Deck Chair Deck Chairs Enjoy Enjoying Enjoyment Exposition Festival Nets P Ier Peep Relaxing Sea Side Section Shot Sign Post
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Discover the captivating charm of the past with the Media Storehouse collection of jigsaw puzzles, featuring the enchanting illustration "Seaside section, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning piece transports you back in time to the vibrant Festival of Britain site on the South Bank of London. Delight in the intricate details as you piece together the joyful scene of people enjoying various attractions, including the intriguing peep shows. Immerse yourself in this nostalgic journey and create lasting memories with every puzzle completed from the Media Storehouse range.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Blissful Scene from the Seaside Section of the Festival of Britain, South Bank, London (Early 1951) This enchanting illustration captures the essence of the Seaside Section of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank of the River Thames in London during the early days of 1951. The vibrant scene is filled with an air of excitement and joy as people of all ages come together to enjoy the various attractions and leisure activities on offer. In the foreground, children can be seen making rocks at the rock-making stand, their faces focused intently on their creations. Nearby, a group of people gather around a peep show, their eyes wide with curiosity and amusement. Elsewhere, a father helps his young son cast a line into the water from a fishing net, while a woman relaxes in a deck chair, enjoying the view across the river. The Seaside Section was designed to evoke the feeling of a traditional British seaside holiday, complete with a pier, signpost, and awning-covered hall. The towering presence of the Festival of Britain building in the background adds to the sense of wonder and excitement. This illustration, taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News Ltd, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a simpler time when the pleasures of the seaside and the joy of communal leisure were at the heart of British life. Whether it was the thrill of the peep shows, the satisfaction of making a rock, or the simple pleasure of sitting in a deck chair and enjoying the view, the Seaside Section of the Festival of Britain offered something for everyone. As we look at this image, we can almost hear the sound of the sea, the laughter of children, and the chatter of adults, transporting us back to the 1950s and a time when life seemed just a little bit slower and more carefree.
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