Gold Coast Pavilion - British Empire Exhibition
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Gold Coast Pavilion - British Empire Exhibition
Gold Coast Building - British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Park, London. This card was sent by a visitor whilst actually INSIDE this building, who recounts the whole experience as Spiffing !! Date: 1924
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Colony Form Pavilion Walls Wembley 1924
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1924: A Spiffing Journey to the Gold Coast Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Park, London Behold the resplendent Gold Coast Pavilion, a magnificent tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Gold Coast Colony (now Ghana) at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition in London. This postcard was penned by a delighted visitor as they traversed the hallowed halls of this architectural marvel. As you step inside, the air is thick with the palpable excitement of the crowd, mingled with the intoxicating aroma of exotic spices. The walls, adorned with intricate gold and red patterns, transport you to the vibrant shores of West Africa. The traditional form of the Gold Coast Pavilion, with its towering castle-like structure, evokes the grandeur of a bygone colonial era. The visitor's eyes are drawn to the majestic African flag, proudly unfurled atop the pavilion. The golden sun disc and the green stars, symbolizing the hopes and aspirations of the people, gleam in the London sun. The visitor is struck by the paradox of the scene - the fusion of the old and the new, the East and the West, the traditional and the modern. The air is filled with the sound of lively drums and the melodic voices of performers, who regale the audience with tales of their homeland's history and folklore. The visitor is left in awe of the splendid Gold Coast Pavilion, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Gold Coast Colony and its people.
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