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Great Exhibition

1851 · 19th century · Also known as Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations

The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was an international exhibition held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, from May to October 1851. Organised by Prince Albert and Henry Cole, it displayed manufactures and inventions from around the world, attracted about six million visitors and showcased Britain's industrial leadership.

Great Exhibition
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Great Exhibition. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/great-exhibition
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