World for a Shilling

Conceived as a showcase for Britain's burgeoning manufacturing industries and the exotic products of its Empire, the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace was Britain's first truly national spectacle. The author explores how the exhibition came into being; the key characters who made it happen; and [...]
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Conceived as a showcase for Britain's burgeoning manufacturing industries and the exotic products of its Empire, the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace was Britain's first truly national spectacle. The author explores how the exhibition came into being; the key characters who made it happen; and the fascinating tales behind the exhibits.