RETURN TO THE FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN - PART 1

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had never before experienced. On the South Bank in London stood the 290ft high 'Skylon', and next to it the flying saucer-like 'Dome of Discovery', two very unusual futuristic looking structures which inspired science fiction writers Brian Aldiss and Arthur C Clarke in their work. Barry Littlechild has recently discovered two 'lost' documentaries, both made in 1951, about the Festival of Britain. More news soon. ... Festival of Britain documentary 1951 historical Battersea Park Pleasure ...