The Festival of Britain opens – archive, May 1951
The king declares the festival ‘a symbol of Britain’s abiding courage and vitality’ and crowds brave the rain for a glimpse of the futureFrom our London staff 4 May 1951 Continue read…
The king declares the festival ‘a symbol of Britain’s abiding courage and vitality’ and crowds brave the rain for a glimpse of the futureFrom our London staff 4 May 1951 Continue read…
Playwright and novelist Frayn wrote for the Guardian since 1957. Here's a selection of his writing from the past 65 years, covering everything from the arrival of saunas to the Lady Chatterl…