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A Long and Illustrious History › Britain Since 1945
What was the Festival of Britain in 1951?
- A sports festival that preceded the 1952 Olympics
- A military parade celebrating Britain's victory in World War II
- A national exhibition to promote British design, science and industry and boost morale after the war
- A celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
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Festival of Britain was held in 1951, marking the centenary of the Great Exhibition of 1851, and aimed to showcase British achievements in science, technology, and culture after the hardships of World War II. Its centrepiece was the South Bank in London, and it attracted millions of visitors.