1. 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

2. 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?

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

4. THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN THE 19TH CENTURY.

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

6. THE SLAVE TRIANGLE