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Lost Children at the Festival
- During the 1951 Festival of Britain, children would intentionally get lost.
- The police station had a great comic book collection, entertaining kids while they waited.
Guinness Clock
- The Guinness Festival Clock, designed by Irish and Polish individuals, was a centerpiece.
- It featured a menagerie of animals, including a toucan, crocodile, and kinkajou.
Tightrope Walk
- French tightrope walker Eliano walked across the Thames during the festival.
- He nearly fell, mouthing his fears to his wife, who encouraged him to continue.