Exhibitions Collection (#50)

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

Toys at Paris Exhibition
Many kinds of toys are on view at an exhibition in Paris

Indian Exhibit / C. Palace
Models of Ships in the Indian exhibit

East Indian Court / 1851
The East Indian Court - south side

Sculpting Animals
Waterstone Hawkins and an assistant in his workshop, creating the prehistoric animal sculptures for the grounds of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham

Performing Elephant
A performing elephant entertains the crowd during a circus performance at the Crystal Palace

Cairo Street / Exhibition
A popular exhibit was the recreation of a Cairo street and bazaar. Visitors to the exhibition mingle with authentic Egyptians invited to participate in the event

Crystal Palace Burns
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fire

Crystal Palace / Meissen
A stand at the Great Exhibition displaying a group of objects in glass and porcelain from the royal manufactory at Meissen

Paris Expo 1900 / Photo Ex
An exterior view of the Paris Exposition building, with rows of chairs outside and people and security guards milling about. There is also a tabac

Crystal Palace
An exterior view of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham with a large fountain in the foreground

Crystal Palace / View West
View from the Transept, looking west

Crystal Palace /s Trans
Visitors throng the South Transept with its fountain and statuary

Crystal Palace / Size
This view of part of the main exhibition area gives an impression of the vast size of Paxtons astonishing building

Crystal Palace / Main
One of the main exhibition areas, seen from Dantes Temple

Crystal Palace / Transept
View from the Transept, looking east

Crystal Palace / British
View of the British section

Crystal Palace Sydenham
The Palace and grounds

Dome of Discovery
The Dome of Discovery, one of the big attractions of the exhibition

Paris Exposition / View
A general view of the exhibition taken from the Esplanade des Invalides

New Schools Pavilion
The People : " New Schools" section of the South Bank Exhibition - the " latest tools and environment for school boys and girls to get the best out of contemporary education"

Transport Exhibition
The Land: Transport pavilion of the South Bank (Festival of Britain) Exhibition, celebrating British achievements in Rail, Road, Sea, Air transport etc

Power & Production 1951
The " Power and Production" section of the Festival of Britain exhibition, showing the influence the success of British industry has had upon the whole world

South Bank Promenade
The South Bank Promenade and Pier, which was directly in front of the brand new Royal Festival Hall, overlooking the River Thames, with a fine view of the City of London

Festival Radio Telescope
The huge " Radio Telescope", visible for miles, a futuristic lighthouse for projecting messages to the moon. It was actually the Shot Tower, an old London landmark

Exhibition at Brussels 2
Pour l art - Poster for an exhibition at Brussels in the characteristic manner of the day

Machine Dept / Gt Exhib
The machinery department of the Crystal Palace exhibition - Messrs. Hibbert, Platt and Co.s cotton-machines

Music / Military / C Palace
About the time of the outbreak of the Crimea War, a military band performs in the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, before a large and patriotic crowd

Exhibition London 1862
The East Front of the International Exhibition building at South Kensington, London

Crystal Palace Nave
The Nave of the Great Exhibition, looking west

Crystal Palace Main Av
The Great Exhibition, Main Avenue, looking east

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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.