The Festival of Britain, 1951

The Festival of Britain was a national exhibition and fair that reached millions of visitors throughout the United Kingdom in the summer of 1951. Thursley celebrated the event on 4th May, 1951

The Festival of Britain Emblem, the Festival Star

Ist Prize, Joan Sharland and other winners in the fancy dress parade of Festival Celebrations 4th May 1951

The Festival Queen was Joan Sharland, with attendants Joan and Margaret Baker. The chauffeur was Reg Cottle driving his Delage car

Another view of Joan Sharland and Reg Cottle (in fancy dress!)

Lionel Rapley, Sidney Hall, Marjorie Baker with Joan Sharland as she is crowned.

Bo Peep and Balloon Lady (Mrs Cooper and daughter)