The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was a massive international exhibition held in London in 1851.

It was the brainchild of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband.

The exhibition was housed in the Crystal Palace, a revolutionary structure made of cast iron and glass, built in Hyde Park.

Its primary purpose was to showcase the marvels of British industrial technology and manufacturing to the world.

The exhibition displayed over 100,000 objects, including steam engines, hydraulic presses, and new inventions.

It was also an international event, with countries from around the world invited to display their own products.

The Great Exhibition was a powerful symbol of British confidence, wealth, and its status as the 'workshop of the world.'

It attracted over six million visitors and was a huge financial success.

The profits were used to found several major cultural and educational institutions in London, including the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The event is considered a defining moment of the Victorian Age and a celebration of the Industrial Revolution.