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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:exhibition
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:Modernist
Inspired modern architecture in Scotland
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gptkbp:attendance
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8 million
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gptkbp:closed
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October 30, 1951
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gptkbp:closing_ceremony
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October 30, 1951
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gptkbp:closure_type
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End of an era for Empire exhibitions.
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gptkbp:collectibility
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Commemorative items sold
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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Local community engagement
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gptkbp:cultural_exchange
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Facilitated cultural exchange among nations
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Promoted British culture
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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Workshops and lectures
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gptkbp:exhibition
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Innovative and interactive displays
Site repurposed for housing
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gptkbp:exhibition_budget
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£2 million
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gptkbp:exhibition_duration
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180 days
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gptkbp:exhibition_venue
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100 acres
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gptkbp:exhibitor
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Countries of the British Empire
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gptkbp:exhibits
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Art from various Commonwealth countries
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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The Festival of Britain Pavilion
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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Improved transport links to venue
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Reflected post-war recovery
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Empire Exhibition 1951
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future exhibitions
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Scotland
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gptkbp:major_attraction
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gptkb:The_Royal_Scottish_Academy
The British Transport Pavilion
The Children's Pavilion
The Arts and Crafts Pavilion
The International Pavilion
The Scottish Pavilion
The British Empire Exhibition Hall
The Commonwealth Pavilion
The Science and Technology Pavilion
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Extensive press coverage
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gptkbp:notable_visitor
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gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Earl_of_Home
gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:Clement_Attlee
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gptkbp:opened
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May 3, 1951
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gptkbp:organizer
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gptkb:Scottish_Council_for_Development_and_Industry
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:Festival_of_Britain
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gptkbp:significance
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Showcase of post-war Britain
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gptkbp:sponsored_by
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gptkb:British_government
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gptkbp:sustainability_efforts
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Promoted sustainable practices
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:British_Empire
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gptkbp:tourism_impact
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Boosted tourism in Scotland
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gptkbp:venue
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Bellahouston Park
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gptkbp:year
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1951
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Empire_Exhibition,_Scotland_1938
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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