First World Expo

First World Expo

Crystal Palace, London 1851

The Great Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace in 1851 is often seen as the first World Expo. Held in Hyde Park from May to October, it brought together inventions, art, and industry from many countries. Over six million people visited, and its profits later helped fund major museums in London.
All Slowly stamps are hand-drawn by illustrators.

The stamp description may contain AI-generated text and inaccuracies. It is provided for reference only, primarily sourced from Wikipedia, UNESCO, and other reliable references.

Report an issue
© 2026 Slowly Communications Ltd.    
Terms of Service     Privacy Policy     Cookies