London County Council Architect's Department: exhibitions, 1951-1959
Scope and Contents
London County Council Architect's Department: exhibitions consists of:
- exhibition papers and photographs, (1951-1959)
- exhibition poster and plan, (c1951)
Dates
- Creation: 1951-1959
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Conditions Governing Access
Material relating to living individuals may be restricted under the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Biographical / Historical
London County Council Architect's Department organised many local exhibitions explaining to the public exactly the implications of reconstruction or comprehensive development for their neighbourhoods, with models, plans and photographs. The 1951 Festival of Britain resulted in a large temporary exhibition on London's South Bank and a "Live Architecture" exhibition, at Lansbury, London, which was part of the Stepney / Poplar Comprehensive Development Area in the East End. This demonstrated a completely planned neighbourhood, with houses, shops, schools and a market.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 3.5 metres
Physical Description
1 file and 1 plan file
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 27 January 2003
Subject
- Festival of Britain (1951) (Organization)
- London County Council (1887-1965) (Organization)
- London County Council. Architect's Department (Organization)
Repository Details
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