Battersea Park

This collection features retro colour photos of Battersea Park from the 1950s to the 1970s, documenting one of London’s most vibrant riverside spaces during the latter half of the 20th century. A primary highlight of this archive is the rare colour photography of the Festival of Britain in 1951, showing the park transformed into the Festival Pleasure Gardens.

For more colour photos of the Festival of Britain visit our dedicated Festival page. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.