Key Events in Britain, 1951

C. S. Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the

Wardrobe. British troops were sent to Korea, they fought with American forces

as the first military action of the Cold War. Around 60,000 members of the British armed

forces served, many were National Servicemen. 1951 Winston Churchill

became Conservative Prime Minister, aged 77 years after leading the country during the Second

World War. On the 100 years anniversary of the Great Exhibition of 1851,

the Festival of Britain in 1951 showcased British achievement since the Second World

War. This was a bright look at the future. The festival celebrated the arts,