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‘Becoming’ The Albert Memorial
All the way back in December 2013, the editors of Visit1862 mused on the possibilities of considering the 1862 International Exhibition as an ‘object obituary’ to Prince Albert, the late husband of Queen Victoria: RIP Prince Albert. Almost two whole … Continue reading
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Tagged 1851 Great Exhibition, 1862 International Exhibition, Albert Memorial, Albertopolis, design, Material Becoming, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, South Kensington
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Visit1862 Field Trip for the International Conference of Historical Geographers 2015
On Wednesday 8th July the editors of visit1862.com had the privilege of running a field trip as part of the International Conference of Historical Geographers. Comprised of seven historical geographers with a wide range interests including the development of museums, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1851 Great Exhibition, 1862 International Exhibition, Albertopolis, experience, Henry Cole, Historical Geography, Natural History Museum, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, South Kensington, space, V&A, visitors
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London Conference of Critical Thought
Aesthetic Analysis and Visitors’ Experience of the 1862 International Exhibition: London Conference of Critical Thought, 27th and 28th June 2014 In less than a month’s time, Goldsmiths College, University of London, will play host to the 3rd Annual London Conference … Continue reading
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Tagged 1862, aesthetics, Albertopolis, beauty, design, experience, Goldsmiths, space
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RIP Prince Albert
RIP Prince Albert: Reading The 1862 International Exhibition as an Object Obituary On the 14th December 1861, the death of Prince Albert was announced to a startled nation: The nation has just sustained the greatest loss that could possible … Continue reading
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Tagged Albertopolis, Memorial, Memory, Mourning, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, South Kensington, V&A
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