Exhibitions Collection (#51)

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

Great Exhibition Opened
Queen Victoria opens the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

British Empire Ex. 1925
Cover for the official guide to the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley, 1925. The British Empire is intact - but starting to crumble : the president is the duke of York, future George VI

Crystal Palace Scrap
General view of the Crystal Palace after its removal to the suburbs

Brussels Exhibition 1910
Balloonist s-eye view of the World Fair at Brussels

Franco-British Exhib
Britannia and Marianne hold hands with sisterly affection on the cover of the Franco- British Exhibition guide, symbolising the still uneasy entente cordiale

Madame Tussaud Catalogue
Madame Tussauds Exhibition : Founded in France in 1784 and in England in 1802, modelled and managed by the great- grandchildren of Mme Tussaud

Closing of 1855 Expo
The closing ceremony of the Paris Exposition, when prizes were awarded to the exhibitors in the Palais de l Industrie

Furniture Exhibition
Poster for an Exhibition of Textiles and Furniture designed by students of Bradford School of Arts & Crafts (2 of 2)

Exhibitions / Paris 1889
Birds eye view of the Paris 1889 Exposition, with the Tour Eiffel and the Trocadero

Cruikshank / Run for Bus
Running for the bus whose destination is the exhibition at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Entrance
The entrance to the Great Exhibition on five shilling day

1851 / SETTING UP
SETTING UP Unpacking exhibits

Crystal Palace Opens / Cha
Queen Victoria opens Crystal Palace

Sir Henry Cole, English civil servant and administrator
Sir Henry Cole, English civil servant and inventor. He used a pseudonym, Felix Summerly, for design work and childrens books

Crystal Palace / Opening
Victoria, Queen of England, opens the Great Exhibition

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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.