Great Industrial Exhibition (1853)

Dublin Exhibition, 1853

The Great Industrial Exhibition in 1853 was held in Dublin, Ireland. In its day, it was the largest international event to be held in Ireland. The Irish Industrial Exhibition Building, located on the grounds of Leinster House,[1] housed the entire fair. It lasted from 12 May to 31 October, Queen Victoria accompanied by the Prince Consort and the Prince of Wales, paid an official visit on 29 August.[2][3]

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  2. ^ "The 1853 International Industrial Exhibition". Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2009.
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