The Big Dipper, Battersea Festival Gardens, London, c1951-c1959. Artist: John Gay

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A view of a group of passengers going through the watershute at Battersea Festival Gardens, London, c1951-c1959. The park was transformed as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations in 1951.

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Size: 4315px × 4370px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Greater London,London,Wandsworth,Wandsworth
Photo credit: © Historic England/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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