jul 29, 1851 - Great Exhibition in London
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London hosted an industrial fair at the Crystal Palace, which was made entirely of glass and iron. It represented a celebration of technology development and Britain’s rule as an economic leader. Around the world, 6 million visitors saw the exhibition hall that showed off British technological innovation. At the same time, in 1860, Britain was a manufacturing leader, made possible by the development of factories and a rapid population boom.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 29, 1851
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~ 174 years ago