Millions flocked to the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to marvel at the world’s treasures — from priceless diamonds to ...
Designed by renowned English architect Sir Joseph Paxton, the Crystal Palace was built in Hyde Park at a cost of £80,000 (nearly £10 million in today's money). The Crystal Palace was a huge ...
A new study has revealed that London's Crystal Palace was built in just 190 days thanks to a now standard innovation - the screw thread. The design of the glass structure was approved in 1850 and ...