The Crystal Palace was more than a happening ... The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 operates, still -- now under the presidency of another queen's husband, Prince Philip, Duke ...

On May 1 1851 Queen Victoria opened the Great Exhibition. By the time it closed ... The seemingly fragile structure was nicknamed 'The Crystal Palace' by the satirical magazine Punch.

The Crystal Palace was a huge exhibition building constructed in London's Hyde Park between 1850 and 1851. It hosted the Great Exhibition of 1851 - an event showcasing sculptures, machinery ...

The Great Exhibition of 1851 opened in London at the Crystal Palace, a structure designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. The Battle of ...

Here we round up the 12 most significant. The Crystal Palace, London 1851, by Joseph Paxton Created to host the Great ...

From showcasing the Eiffel Tower to a Moon rock, World Expos have long been a stage for innovation and national pride. This ...

On May 1 1851 Queen Victoria opened the Great Exhibition. By the time it closed ... The seemingly fragile structure was nicknamed 'The Crystal Palace' by the satirical magazine Punch.