The original caption reads: "In the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion, South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain. Rope models of the British Lion and that fabulous animal dear to medieval travellers, the Unicorn."
The Pavilion was intended to display "British character and tradition". The large straw models in the entrance hall were made by Fred Mizen, an agricultural worker and expert in straw work. They were intended to demonstrate a traditional British craft.
This is part of the Collection: FOB01 Festival of Britain official photographs
Source: Historic England Archive
Mid 20th Century Exhibition Pavilion, Art And Design, Exhibition
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