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Tuesday, 23 November, 2004, 05:12 GMT
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In pictures: British designs
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Buckingham Palace quadrangle was transformed into a museum of British design for a reception hosted by the Queen on Monday
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A famous Routemaster bus was driven into the palace to head the "Avenue of Design" which greeted guests at the reception
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Among the Queen's 400 guests were famous names from the world of design including Terence Conran, founder of Habitat
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Young designer Simon Waterfall caught the eye with his jacket. "It's a bit Pearly Queen," remarked Her Majesty
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Concorde's nose was one design which is passing into history - similarly red phone boxes and Routemasters are disappearing
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However, Penny Farthings, first built 134 years ago, have recently made a comeback, with updated versions appearing in a shop
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Another design on display was the Mini. The reception celebrated the contribution the design industry makes to the life of the nation
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SEE ALSO:
Penny farthings go back on sale
18 Oct 04 | Derbyshire
Routemaster cull on three routes
03 Sep 04 | London
Routemaster on road to extinction
23 Jan 04 | London
The Mini triumphs in Detroit
06 Jan 03 | Business
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