Tag Archives: Albertopolis

‘Becoming’ The Albert Memorial

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Ruth Slatter

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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Visit1862 Field Trip for the International Conference of Historical Geographers 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Ruth Slatter

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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London Conference of Critical Thought

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

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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The Tenth Day of an 1862 Christmas…

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

On the tenth day of Christmas the 1862 Committee gave to me… ten Lords a Leaping   The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 was established in 1850 to oversee the organisation of the first International Exhibition – known … Continue reading →

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RIP Prince Albert

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Helen Cresswell

  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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