00:01The Southbank Centre is marking 75 years since it first opened as part of the Festival of Britain.
00:06The site began with the Royal Festival Hall, built in 1951 as a symbol of recovery after the war.
00:12It later expanded to include major venues such as the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Purcell Room.
00:20Today it is one of Europe's largest art centres, attracting millions of visitors each year.
00:25Events are being held to mark the anniversary, including a site-wide celebration of music, theatre and dance across the
00:32decades.
00:33Leaders say the aim has always been to make the arts accessible, while hosting some of the biggest cultural names
00:40and moments in the capital.
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