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leaflet, 1951
F. Mildner and Son (printer)
Leaflet produced by the Festival of Britain Catholic Committee detailing the programme of Catholic events organised in London as part of the Festival of Britain. Events advertised include an ecclesiastical vestments and plate exhibition, a dramatisation of the 'Dream of Gerontius' and a recital of sacred music. The leaflet is single sided, overprinted in blue and branded with the Festival Star logo.
h 22 x w 14 cm
82.158/407
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leaflet, 1951
W.A.Smith Ltd (printer)
Leaflet describing British Railways' plans and policies during the Festival of Britain. The leaflet gives details of prices, special ticket deals and information about services provided on trains. The front cover incorporates the Festival Star logo.
h 15 x w 10.2 cm
82.158/144
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leaflet, 1951
Leaflet advertising the services provided by TWW during the Festival of Britain. The leaflet describes the work of TWW, its London location and the special bureau set up to give information on British industry during the Festival. Thomas W. Ward Group was a conglomeration of engineering companies with headquarters at Brettenham House, the Strand. The leaflet was used to promote the company and was distributed to clients and potential clients visiting the Festival.
h 21.5 x w 15.5 cm
82.158/565
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leaflet, 1951
National Federation of Community Associations (issuer); G.W. Simpson and Son Ltd (printer)
Leaflet entitled 'Community Associations and the Festival of Britain' and issued by the National Federation of Community Associations. The leaflet, illustrated with photographs, details the principle aims of Community Associations: firstly to establish community centres and secondly to 'preserve something of the warmth and comradeship' developed during the war by working with statutory and voluntary bodies to 'promote the general well being of a neighbourhood'.
h 21.6 x w 14 cm
82.158/573
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leaflet, 1951
Leaflet publicising a competition for young composers organised by the Arts Council. The leaflet describes conditions of entry and has a tear-off application form.
h 33 x w 20 cm
82.158/572
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leaflet, 1951
Cox Minefield (printer)
Leaflet promoting the Festival of Britain events organised in Dunster between 10 and 16 June 1951. The leaflet describes preparations for a Medieval costume fair, a sports competition and a fete. The front cover is decorated with an engraving of Dunster Castle.
h 19.3 x w 14.6 cm
82.158/571
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leaflet, 1951
Leaflet promoting the 'Latvian Festival' held in the London between 27 and 29 July 1951, as part of the Festival of Britain. The Festival included a choral concert, a concert of Latvian music, a recital of songs and an exhibition of paintings. The leaflet briefly details the pre-war history of Song Festivals in Latvia and their place in the life of the nation. The London concert is portrayed as a continuation of that tradition in the face of the post-war Soviet occupation of Latvia.
h 21.5 x w 14 cm
82.158/570
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leaflet, 1951
Leaflet advertising a City Charity Athletic Contest held at White City Stadium on 12 September as part of the Festival of Britain. The event is promoted as the first floodlit festival. The leaflet is branded with the Festival Star logo.
h 26 x w 20.5 cm
82.158/569
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leaflet, 1951
Vail and Co. (printer)
Leaflet promoting ' World famous artists appearing in Festival concerts and recitals' organised by the Orchestral Concerts Society and held in the Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall, London as part of the Festival of London. The leaflet lists performances and artists, which include Yehudi and Hephzibah Menuhin, Margherita Carosio and Jussi Bjorling.
h 21.3 x w 9.2 cm
82.158/568
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leaflet, 1951
St John's Church (issuer)
Leaflet advertising religious services held throughout August at the Festival Church, Waterloo, as part of the Festival of Britain.
h 20.5 x w 12.8 cm
82.158/107
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