Book titled ‘About Britain No.1: West Country’ edited by Geoffrey Grigson, published by Collins for the Festival of Britain 1951

This guidebook was published in 1951 as part of the ‘About Britain’ series commissioned for the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition celebrating British culture, science, and industry. The series consisted of regional guides designed to encourage domestic tourism and showcase Britain’s diverse landscapes and heritage during the post-war recovery period. The West Country volume, edited by poet and critic Geoffrey Grigson, provided travelers with cultural and geographical insights into England’s southwestern region. These guides are valued by collectors of mid-20th century British ephemera, Festival of Britain memorabilia enthusiasts, and those interested in post-war British social history. The series represents a significant moment in British cultural documentation and national identity, making these volumes appealing to bibliophiles, historians, and collectors of vintage travel literature who appreciate their historical significance and distinctive period design.