The pool was the centrepiece of the Grand Vista, seen by visitors on entering the Gardens [[6743235]]. Serene now in autumn sunshine but in 1951 imagine: energetic fountains, tall fantasy obelisks, a backdrop evoking the Crystal Palace, colour, crowds, chatter, music, movement, laughter…
TQ2777 : 1951 Festival Gardens feature retained in Battersea Park, London
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