Festival of Britain 1951 print The tower was refurbished as

The tower was refurbished as office space and the nave area turned into a rose garden with public seating

this set features many recognisable buildings including

A year after this photo was taken The Midland Railway was merged with many other companies to form the London

linking the buildings together

This unusual view towards the City riverfront was taken from a multi-storey stable close to Southwark Bridge

Festival of Britain 1951 print The tower was refurbished asFestival of Britain 1951. Poster promoting the Festival of Britain. The poster is full colour and features a drawing of Great Britain with Festival Star suspended above the heart of the country. The poster reads 'Festival of Britain 1951 May 3 September 30'.