Memorial to the Great Exhibition, Victorian memorial in Kensington Gore, England.
The Memorial to the Great Exhibition features sculptural elements and architectural details created by Joseph Durham and Sydney Smirke near Royal Albert Hall.
Installed in 1863 in the Royal Horticultural Society gardens, this Grade II listed structure was moved to its current location between 1891 and 1893.
The monument commemorates the Great Exhibition of 1851, which gathered industrial and technological innovations from nations across the globe in Hyde Park.
Visitors can find this memorial at coordinates 51°30′01″N 0°10′38″W, south of Royal Albert Hall in the City of Westminster.
The memorial underwent modifications during its relocation when Prince Consort Road was constructed, altering the surrounding garden landscape.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1863
Creator: Joseph Durham, Sydney Smirke
GPS coordinates: 51.50039,-0.17728
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:36
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