An exhibition remembering The Festival of Britain, which took place 70 years ago, is currently running at the Court Barn Museum in Chipping Campden.

The 1951 Festival of Britain celebrated the best of British manufacturing and design and lifted the spirits of the nation.

At a time when Britain's citizens were still facing the aftermath of war and suffering austerity, this national event was conceived by the government to boost morale, celebrate achievements in the arts, science and engineering and promote a culture of optimism among the public looking forward to a period of recovery and prosperity.

Through objects, souvenirs and interviews, this exhibition looks at how the festival was a catalyst for a new design ethic and a coming together out of adversity.

The main Festival site was constructed on a bomb-scarred 27 acres on the South Bank of the Thames in London but events and mini festivals were held in towns and cities throughout the country.

Cheltenham held an official exhibition at the Museum celebrating Cotswold Craftsmanship and The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon staged a cycle of Shakespeare's history plays. Chipping Campden was not an official site, but the Dover's Games were revived to celebrate the event.

Entitled The Festival of Britain: Design and Optimism, the exhibition runs until Sunday 6 January 2022

On Saturday, November 6 at 11.30am, Alec Jeakins, a lender who has collected Festival of Britain memorabilia for some time, will give an informal talk around the exhibition. Tickets are £3.50.