As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 03:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Politics
Michael Billington recounts his experience with the 1951 Festival of Britain and its lasting legacy. The Tories demolished some exhibits.
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