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1851 Exhibition Correspondence

Commissioner’s correspondence relating to the Great Exhibition of 1851

Copy of 'The Globe', 4 February 1845

4 Feb 1850

Loose printed paper | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RC/A/1850/250

Article marked 'Important improvements in the construction of buildings generally insuring perfect security of life and property from fire'.
  • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)