Colonial and Indian Exhibition
1886 exhibition in South Kensington, London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For colonial exhibitions in general, see Colonial exhibition.
The Colonial and Indian Exhibition of 1886 was held in South Kensington in London with the objective to (in the words of the then Prince of Wales) "stimulate commerce and strengthen the bonds of union now existing in every portion of her Majesty's Empire".[2] The exhibition was opened by Queen Victoria, and when it closed had received 5.5 million visitors.[3]
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BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
Name | Colonial and Indian Exhibition |
Area | South Kensington |
Visitors | 5.5 million |
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Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
City | London |
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It was housed in a collection of purpose-built buildings designed in an Indian style.[citation needed]