Royal Panopticon, Scientific exhibition hall in Leicester Square, England
The Royal Panopticon featured a central rotunda surrounded by a 91-meter frieze displaying a panathenaic procession similar to the Elgin Marbles.
Opening in March 1854, the Royal Panopticon received its charter in 1850 and attracted one thousand visitors daily before closing in 1856.
The building served as an educational center where scientists taught chemistry and visitors examined exhibits including vacuum flasks and pin-making machines.
Located on the eastern side of Leicester Square, the structure charged visitors one shilling to attend scientific exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations.
The building incorporated Mintons tiles on its facade along with shields and coats of arms representing notable scientists and artists of the period.
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