The Crystal Palace
by Patrick Beaver
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The Crystal Palace was built in Hyde Park to house the treasures of the world for the Great Exhibition of 1851. It became a microcosm of Victorian life, industry and leisure, reflecting every aspect of its age. Designed by Joseph Paxton as a temporary structure its success meant that when it closed it was moved to Sydenham and rebuilt. "... widely regarded as the most authoritative book written about the history of the famous glass Crystal Palace ... " Kentish TimesTags
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1970
- People/Characters
- William Paxton
- Important places
- Penge Common, London, England, UK; Hyde Park, London, England, UK; Crystal Palace, London, England, UK
- Important events
- The Great Exhibition (1851)
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Travel, Art & Design
- DDC/MDS
- 914.21 — History & geography Geography & travel Geography of and travel in Europe England and Wales Greater London
- LCC
- NA6750 .L6 .C73 — Fine Arts 2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticism Architecture Special classes of buildings Classed by use Public buildings
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
