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The Great Exhibition of 1851: the British Nave dated 1851 by Joseph Nash

Great Exhibition of 1851

Prince Albert took a leading role in the organisation of the Exhibition

      GEORGE GREY

      5 Jan 1850. George Grey to Prince Albert

      5 Jan 1850

      RC/A/1850/1a

      Charter granted by Queen Victoria to the 'Commission for the Promotion of the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations 1851', on 3 January 1850. Prince Albert was made Chair of the Royal Commission and Commissioners were named in their respective roles.

       

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