Picture No | 10507761 |
Date | 3 May 1951 |
Description | George VI opening Festival of Britain, St Paul's Cathedral |
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General view of King George VI opening the Festival of Britain from the steps of St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, at noon on Thursday 3 May 1951. On the steps to the left are members of the royal family, and to the right are politicians. In the foreground can be seen Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery company and members of 326 (City of London) Battalion, Women's Royal Army Corps, and a Guard of Honour.
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Source | Photograph in The Illustrated London News, Festival of Britain supplement, 12 May 1951, p737 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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