‘The Festival of Britain’ held in 1951 to commemorate the new found freedom and ‘The Future’ prosperity of Great Britain. The exhibition was displayed on South banks of the Thames and covered an area similar to that of the Millennium Dome and indeed on which the Dome was styled. The exhibition was erected in front of the Battersea Power Station.

A national vote showed that it was favoured by just 60% of the British public, and the labour government, who were in power at the time, felt it was the way forward to put the ‘Great’ back in front of Britain! As you entered the Festival of Britain after taking the London Transport Bus, which operated a special service to the exhibition at the South Bank Festival Gardens, you were confronted by a sphere and the famous ‘Dome of Discovery’; both of which cab be seen on the reverse of the 3rd bus ticket, in front of the Battersea Power Station. Also alongside the exhibition was the fabulous Battersea Pleasure Gardens with all the fun of the fair.

Also, a commemorative 5/- piece was available with the year 1951 on the reverse and the King- George VI on its head. This coin came in a presentation box with a descriptive leaflet enclosed.

To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the exhibition we are delighted to present the ‘Festival of Britain’ 1951 R.M. which was on display as the bus of the future at the exhibition and soon to be introduced onto the streets of London, and still running to this day. You will note the first vehicle in the R.M. range with split colouring!

We believe this model is highly collectable and will attract a lot of outside interest.

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