London stories
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology
What was the Great Exhibition of 1851?
A groundbreaking public attraction on an almost unheard-of scale
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
Albertopolis: Prince Albert’s London legacy
South Kensington looks a little different today thanks to Albert’s enthusiasm for education and art
Publishing & Media
Publishing & Media
A caricaturist takes on the Great Exhibition, 1851
George Cruikshank’s satirical sketches shine a light on the craze caused by this London event
