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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

HENRY COLE (1808-82)

9 Jan 1863. Henry Cole's memorandum

9 Jan 1863

Loose manuscript papers | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/19/21

Memorandum of a possible solution to the South Kensington difficulties. This involves sellng the whole central section of the estate to the Government for public institutions and using the Commission's remaining remaining capital towards the building of the memorial to Prince Albert.
  • Creator(s)

    Henry Cole (1808-82) (writer)

  • 1 document (6 pages) (whole object)

  • Language(s)
    English