The Crystal Palace: A Century of Photography, from Glory to Ashes
2025-08-19
This article recounts the epic story of the Crystal Palace, from its debut at the 1851 Great Exhibition to its dramatic destruction by fire in 1936. Through a rich collection of historical photographs, it chronicles the building's construction, relocation, fires, and eventual demolition. The images capture the Palace's grandeur and magnificence, as well as its decline and the enduring legacy it left behind.
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