An interior view of the Dome of Discovery under construction, prior to the Festival of Britain

Date:
4 Sep 1950
Location:
Festival of Britain, South Bank Exhibition, Dome of Discovery, Chicheley Street, South Bank, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
OP04518
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Description

The original caption reads: "View of part of interior of Dome when under construction; the picture shows roof structure just prior to covering with aliminium (sic) sheeting."

The Dome of Discovery was designed by Ralph Tubbs. The building was a temporary structure using reinforced concrete and aluminium. At the time it was the largest aluminium structure ever erected.

Content

This is part of the Collection: FOB01 Festival of Britain official photographs

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Tubbs, Ralph: Festival Of Britain Office

Keywords

Aluminium, Reinforced Concrete, Dome, Mid 20th Century Exhibition Pavilion, Construction