The original Crystal Palace: How the building was made in 190 days
Designed by renowned English architect Sir Joseph Paxton, the Crystal Palace was built in Hyde Park at a cost of £80,000 ...
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Great Exhibition plate - 1851
Architect and gardener Joseph Paxton, designed the exhibition building which was made of glass, iron and timber. The seemingly fragile structure was nicknamed 'The Crystal Palace' by the satirical ...