The original caption reads: "Vertical Feature Competition, Festival of Britain 1951, from the left: Michael Powell, B.A. (Cant.) A.R.I.B.A., A.A., Dip., Philip Powell, A.R.I.B.A., A.A., Dip. (hons.), Hidalgo Moya, A.R.I.B.A., A.A.Dip., the designers of the first prize winner."
The 'Skylon' was built in 1950-1951, with the assistance of structural engineer Felix Samuely. The name of the structure was reputedly an amalgamation of words including 'pylon' or 'nylon', and 'skyhook' or 'sky'.
This is part of the Collection: FOB01 Festival Of Britain Official Photographs
Source: Historic England Archive
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