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    SIR JOSEPH PAXTON (1803-65)

    [1851] 'What is to become of the Crystal Palace?' by Joseph Paxton

    1 Jan 1851

    Bound printed papers | 1 document (16 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/A/1/36

    Pamphlet written by Joseph Paxton, entitled 'What is to become of the Crystal Palace?'. In which he argues that it should remain on the current site and be used as a Winter Park and Garden.

    • Creator(s)

      Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-65) (writer)

    • 1 document (16 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      London [Greater London]
    • Language(s)
      English
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