Festival of Britain

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cultural_event
gptkbp:associated_with post-war reconstruction
gptkbp:attendance 8.5 million visitors
gptkbp:celebrates British innovation
British creativity
gptkbp:closed September 30, 1951
gptkbp:duration 5 months
gptkbp:exhibition_space gptkb:The_Dome_of_Discovery
gptkb:The_Skylon
gptkb:The_Royal_Festival_Hall
Festival Gardens
gptkbp:exhibits art and science
gptkbp:featured_in children's activities
dance performances
music and performances
film screenings
public art installations
theatre performances
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Festival of Britain
gptkbp:included international exhibits
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:architecture
gptkb:urban_planning
British culture
design education
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Labour_government
gptkbp:inspired design movements
gptkbp:is_open_to April 4, 1951
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Sir_William_Holford
gptkb:Sir_Hugh_Casson
gptkb:Gerald_Barry
gptkbp:legacy community events
design competitions
education programs
public art projects
cultural exchange programs
cultural tourism initiatives
design exhibitions
cultural heritage initiatives
public engagement in arts
arts funding initiatives
inspiration for future festivals
national pride initiatives
cultural festivals in the UK
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Southbank_Exhibition
gptkbp:promoted British industry
gptkbp:purpose celebrate British achievements
gptkbp:sponsored_by gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:theme design and architecture
gptkbp:year 1951
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_London_Royal_Festival_Hall
gptkb:concert_hall
gptkb:The_Royal_Festival_Hall
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4