THE GREAT EXHIBITION 1851 It was built using cast iron and glass and was situated in Hyde Park 2½ years to build secured the Victorians’ dominant position as a global power Just over 19 acres built under 900,000 feet of glass which led to its name, the ‘Crystal Palace’ It could hold between 40,000 and 60,000 standing visitors a huge semicircular glass roof over the transept, is credited to Sir Joseph Paxton a specially built venue on the opening day 25,000 people paid for seats the event should be open to the entire world

What does this tell us about Britain in the 19th Century? THE GREAT EXHIBITION 1851 What does this tell us about Britain in the 19th Century?

BRITAIN IN THE 19TH CENTURY. What do these pictures tell us about Britain in the 19th Century?

THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN THE 19TH CENTURY.

BRISTOL IN THE 19TH CENTURY. What does this tell us about Bristol in the 19th Century?

THE SLAVE TRIANGLE