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The Great Exhibition of 1851

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In 1851, the Great Exhibition was held in the Crystal Palace in London. It showed off Britain's industry, design and inventions to the world during the height of the Victorian Age, when Britain led the world in producing iron, coal and cotton cloth.

Memory tip: 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Victorian Britain shows off its industry.

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Where was the Great Exhibition of 1851 held?

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