Building designed by Joseph Paxton First large scale prefabricated glass and iron building Organised by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 First world exposition of innovation, technology and design Supported by HRH Prince Albert

by Royal Parks in 2011 Part of the The Great Exhibition of the works of industry of all nations & Crystal Palace building Hyde Park 1851 series

Colour: multicoloured

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Sir Joseph Paxton
(1803-1865) head gardener at Chatsworth

Crystal Palace
(1851-1936) exhibition palace

Great Exhibition
(1851) international exhibition