Opening of the Crystal Palace, Cheltenham, 1854

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Original engraving from The Illustrated London news of June 10 1854. The 'Crystal Palace' was a 400 ft long construction for the Exhibition of Horticulture and Works of Art & Design connected therewith, held in Royal Well Gardens, between 1 June and 12 July, the structure was dismantled after the exhibition closed.

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Size: 5919px × 4200px
Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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