Sites linked to Festival of Britain given further protection to celebrate event's 70th anniversary
Sites linked to the Festival of Britain have been given further protection to celebrate the event's 70th anniversary.
However, a dedication to materials like concrete meant the designs have not always been to everyone's taste.The Dome of Discovery, which was the largest dome of its kind in the world, and the Skylon were among the structures createdthat promoted British design, science, technology, architecture, industry, and the arts.
Duncan Wilson, Historic England's chief executive, explained that the fair was "such an important event in our national calendar" and "raised the spirits of the British people", while showcasing "Britain's innovation to the rest of the world". It has also relisted another seven sites, updating their list entries to recognise their connections to the period.image sourceThe church, which has had its listed status upgraded to Grade II*, was built in the 1950s as part of the festival's "live architecture" exhibition.
Its style is described as being "in the spirit of the Festival of Britain" as shown by the use of concrete and its curved profile. Its interior has hardly changed since the 1950s.Renowned artist Barbara Hepworth was commissioned to create this Grade II-listed sculpture to symbolise "the spirit of discovery".
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