Between May 1st to October 11th in 1851, Britain's Great Exhibition of Works of Industry of all Nations took place. It's main aim was to showcase the industrial and cultural products of the world and it drew exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.Take a look at this incredible exhibition (and be sure to check out the short documentary at the end):
It also featured the largest diamond in the world - a 186-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond.
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