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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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Aesthetic Analysis and Visitors’ Experience of the 1862 International Exhibition

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

On 27th and 28th June 2014, the editors of visit1862 had the pleasure of being part of the London Conference of Critical Thought. Presenting on a panel of rare historical voices within the conference’s discussions about Deleuze, the everyday political, … Continue reading →

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The 2015 International Conference of Historical Geographers: Field Visit

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

Field Visit at the 2015 International Conference of Historical Geographers South Kensington and the 1862 International Exhibition The editors of visit1862.com are delighted to announce that on Wednesday 8th July 2015 (thinking ahead!) we shall be running a day trip … Continue reading →

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Picnic at the Palace

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

Alexandra Palace – or the People’s Palace, as it has been branded since its construction and opening in the second-half of the nineteenth century – proudly stands surveying north-east London. With sandwiches and sun cream, we planted ourselves upon a … 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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Smells Like 1862

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Ruth Slatter

February, 2014 Location Tucked away between Piccadilly and Leicester Square is Jerymn Street. A classy collection of smart shop fronts neighbouring the Royal Academy, Fortnum & Mason and the Ritz hotel, our historical trip this month has taken us to … Continue reading →

Posted in The Journal | Tagged 1851 Great Exhibition, cabinets, experience, Floris, heritage, Jermyn Street, legacy, museum, perfume, smell, South Kensington, space | Comments Off

Love 1862: Rival Roses

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

So, there’s no escaping it, its just one more day until Valentines Day (we can already hear the collective groans!). However… what about the fortunate few with many Valentines? Our cartoon today depicts two such young ladies in the gardens … Continue reading →

Posted in The Objects | Tagged 1862, design, dress, Exhibition Road, experience, gardens, recreation, Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, space, visitors | Comments Off

Love 1862: Bewitched!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

So, it’s that time of year again, when advertisements for dating sites are everywhere, pink chocolate hearts are for sale, and plans are made for Valentines Day (love it or loath it). During our 1862 research we’ve come across some … Continue reading →

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The Empty Chair: Designing A ‘Royal’ Experience

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

Today’s publishing date of this post marks an important date for nineteenth-century historians, for it was on Tuesday 22nd January 1901 that Queen Victoria died, at the grand old age of 81 at her beloved Osborne House. The royal couple … Continue reading →

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The Twelfth Day of an 1862 Christmas…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Helen Cresswell

On the twelfth day of Christmas the 1862 Committee gave to me… twelve Drummers Drumming For our final post on the twelve days of an 1862 Christmas, let us conclude by having a look at the interior of the exhibition … Continue reading →

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