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In London in 1851, the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was held. The luxurious pavilions and grand attractions drew crowds from across the globe and began an impressive tradition of World’s Fairs. These universal exhibitions were held frequently throughout the Victorian Era (and less frequently throughout the 20th and 21st centuries…
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10 Ordinary Things That Debuted at World’s Fairs
Jamie Frater
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In London in 1851, the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was held. The luxurious pavilions and grand attractions drew crowds from across the globe and began an impressive tradition of World’s Fairs. These universal exhibitions were held frequently throughout the Victorian Era (and less frequently throughout the 20th and 21st centuries…