Exhibitions Collection (#49)

Festival Flower Girlss
Three flower girls and many visitors at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, part of the Festival of Britain. Girls costumes by Peggy Page, fabric by Balcora

Festival Fountains
The Lake and Fountains at Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens, vistor attractions of the Festival of Britain celebrations

The Islanders, a huge relief sculpture by Siegfried Charoux, representing the struggle and resilience of the British people, especially during World War Two

Festival Gardens 1951
Visitors relax on deckchairs while a gardener tends to the flower beds at the Festival Gardens, Battersea. Note the Guinness Clock (behind) and Crescent Restaurant (left)

Franco-Brit Exhibition
Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherds Bush, London, symbolises the growing rapprochement between Britain and France

Great Exhibition / Cartoon
The Opening of the Great Hive of the World May 1 1851 (or The Industrial Exhibition of All Nations ). Cruikshanks impression of the scale of the Hyde Park opening ceremony

Paris Exhibition 1900
Visitors to an unspecified part of the exhibition walk in and out of the main gates, which have horse sculptures on them

Machine Court / Gt Exhib
The machinery court at the Crystal Palace exhibition

Science Exhibition 1930
LIEGE, BELGIUM Exhibition of Grande Industrie, Sciences & Applications

Exhibitions / Paris / 1867
The Universal Exhibition of 1867, Paris The Spanish pavilion

Glasgow Exhib 1888
The Dome of the Central Hall of the Glasgow Exhibition

DRAYTONs PAPER 1890
An exhibition stand of G W Dray & Son Ltd, paper manufacturers. Date: 1890s

French Panorama Built
Construction work on a panorama of the Champs-Elysees

Paris Exhib Horticulture
View of the Palaces of Horticulture from across the river

Egyptian Court
Entrance to the Egyptian Court from the nave, by the avenue of lions

Country Visitors
A group of country visitors

S Bank Promenade
Children on the South Bank Promenade, which was directly in front of the new Royal Festival Hall, overlooking the Thames

Shell Mex Building
View across the Thames from the outside the Royal Festival Hall, showing the South Bank Promenade in the foreground and Shell Mex House (with clock) on the other side. Date: 1951

OLYMPIA, 1913
The Exhibition Hall at Olympia, London

Exhibition Cartoons 1843
Exhibition of cartoons in Westminster Hall

Paris Exhib. / Chateau Eau
The fountains outside the Palace of Electricity illuminated at night

Exhibition at Madame Tussauds, London
An exhibition of waxwork models at Madame Tussauds in Marylebone Road, London

International Exhibition in London, 1862
View of the Palace of Industry at the International Exhibition, which took place in London in 1862

Preparing models at Madame Tussaud s
Waxwork artists preparing models at Madame Tussaud s

Exhibition of models at Madame Tussauds, London
An exhibition of models at Madame Tussauds Waxworks, London

Madame Tussauds Waxworks, London
An exhibition of waxwork models at Madame Tussauds in Baker Street, London

BIF advert
British Industries Fair advert, held in London from February 18th - March 1st, 1935

Franco-British / Arts Ct
The Franco-British exhibition held at the White City, London. This picture shows a view of the Court of Arts

Franco-British / Elite Gdn
The Franco-British exhibition held at the White City, London. This picture shows a view of Elite Gardens

Franco-British / Honour Ct
The Franco-British exhibition held at the White City, London. This picture shows the Court of Honour

Advert / Exhib Brussels
Poster for an art exhibition, Pour l Art, Brussels

Crystal P. / Indian Court
General view of the Indian court

Crystal Palace Construct
Building in progress in Hyde Park

Crystal Palace / Shilling
THE FIRST SHILLING DAY - GOING IN Visitors pushing and shoving and generally losing all sense of decorum (not to mention other apparel !) to get in

Crystal Palace / Lodgings
Satire on the lack of lodging facilities during the Great Exhibition; " This is all I have ma m - I have just let the last tent on the tiles to a Foreign Nobleman"

Deserted Manchester 1851
All the world (except one man smoking and reading his newspaper in a shop doorway) has gone to the Crystal Palace in London, leaving Manchester deserted

Crystal Palace Odds / Ends
ODDS & ENDS A greedy gentleman who has lost his party; a rather large lady who cannot get through the entrance and the said party minus provisions

Crystal Palace Opened
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the inauguration ceremony; view from the South West Gallery as the Archbishop offers up a prayer for Divine blessing upon the objects

Crystal Palace Satire
Some of the " Drolleries" of the Great Exhibition, making satirical references to Goethes " Reynard the Fox" etc

Crystal Palace / Opera
In consequence of the great pressure for lodgings, the Proprietor of Her Majestys Theatre allows parties visiting the opera to live in their boxes until the next day

Crystal Palace / Dispersed
The Dispersion of the Works of all Nations from the Great Exhibition of 1851

Crystal Palace Crowds
Utter chaos and gridlock in central London due to the sheer volume of visitors travelling to the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Crystal Palace / Exterior
Exterior of the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park

Embassy Salon / 1925
A Salon for an embassy designed by Rapin for the International Decorative Arts exhibition in Paris

Dome of Discovery / 1951
Visitors to the Festival of Britain outside the Dome of Discovery

Fountain / Fest. Of Britain
One of the fountains near the Skylon at the Festival of Britain on the South Bank

Exhibition of Glasgow
GLASGOW EXHIBITION The main entrance from the grounds to the exhibition centre

Lyceum Theatre / 1902
Originally built as a room for concerts and exhibitions in 1771, the Lyceum in Wellington Street, London became a theatre in 1794 by Dr Samuel Arnold

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Exhibitions have long been a captivating platform for showcasing the wonders of art, culture, and innovation. From the Festival of Britain's breathtaking view that left spectators in awe to the vibrant Art Exhibition in Glasgow that ignited creativity in every visitor, these events have always held a special place in our hearts. Stepping inside the Great Exhibition of 1851 was like entering a world filled with marvels. The Crystal Palace soared above, its aerial view leaving onlookers spellbound by its grandeur and magnificence. Advertisements promoting Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces enticed art enthusiasts to explore their beauty up close. Across the Atlantic, the Chicago World Fair of 1893 brought together people from all walks of life to celebrate human achievement. It was an exhibition where dreams were realized and innovations were unveiled, forever shaping our modern world. The Festival of Britain returned once again, capturing imaginations with its eclectic mix of arts and sciences. Meanwhile, memories lingered on from before tragedy struck when Crystal Palace stood tall before it tragically burnt down in 1936. In Stockholm Exhibition 1930, visitors marveled at groundbreaking designs and technological advancements that pushed boundaries beyond imagination. And who could forget the iconic Crystal Palace standing proudly amidst lush greenery during its glory days back in 1901? A rare color photograph captured Crystal Palace's essence as it radiated elegance and sophistication throughout history. Similarly enchanting was the British Empire Exhibition held in 1924 - a testament to colonial power at its zenith. These exhibitions serve as reminders that human creativity knows no bounds; they inspire us to dream bigger and strive for greatness.