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What was the Festival of Britain?

A report about the Festival of Britain, which took place in the summer of 1951. Colour footage includes film from the London event, showing exhibitions and attractions, sculptures, fairground rides, trains and a boating lake. The narrator explains the purpose of the event.

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Primary HistoryBritain Since 1948, A Better Britain for All

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