Great Exhibition of 1851
Prince Albert took a leading role in the organisation of the Exhibition
SIR LYON PLAYFAIR, 1ST BARON PLAYFAIR OF ST ANDREWS (1818-98)
4 Jun 1852. Dr. Lyon Playfair to Colonel Grey
4 Jun 1852RC/H/1/B/43
Dr. Playfair reports on the successful effects of the Exhibition on the Pottery trade and remarks on its all round success, despite the difficulties it had to overcome.