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title: "London International Exhibition Opens"
year: 1862
country: "United Kingdom"
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startDate: "1862-01-01"
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# London International Exhibition Opens

> The second great Victorian international exhibition displayed industrial progress and colonial achievement, drawing millions of visitors to South Kensington.

## Summary

The International Exhibition of 1862, officially the London International Exhibition of Industry and Art, also known as the Great London Exposition, was a world's fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington, London, England. The site now houses museums including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

## Sources

- [London International Exhibition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1862_International_Exhibition) - Wikipedia

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