Memorial to the Great Exhibition
Memorial to the Great Exhibition, Victorian memorial in Kensington Gore, England.
Memorial to the Great Exhibition is a stone monument in Kensington Gore south of Royal Albert Hall, designed by Joseph Durham and Sydney Smirke. The structure displays decorative sculptural work and architectural details from the Victorian era.
The monument was erected in 1863 in the Royal Horticultural Society gardens and later relocated to its current location between 1891 and 1893. The move became necessary when Prince Consort Road was constructed and altered the surrounding landscape.
The memorial marks the Great Exhibition of 1851, which brought industrial products and technical innovations from many countries together in Hyde Park. Visitors can see today how this monument reflects the era's enthusiasm for progress and international cooperation.
The memorial stands in a public space south of Royal Albert Hall and is freely accessible at any time without special arrangements. The area is well served by public transport and has good walking paths around the grounds.
The monument underwent modifications during its relocation while preserving the original artistic vision. These adaptations show how Victorian memorials had to respond to changing urban landscapes.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1863
Creator: Joseph Durham, Sydney Smirke
GPS coordinates: 51.50039,-0.17728
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43
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