Witness History: Archive 2011 - Festival of Britain

It is 60 years since the opening of the Festival of Britain.

A grand event which aimed to lift post-war Britain out of its age of austerity.

A stretch of London riverbank was completely rebuilt with futuristic buildings and sculptures.

Published on Wednesday, 4th May 2011.

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