Inventions That Shook The World In 1851

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
  • The Great Exhibition held within the Crystal Palace (Hyde Park) in 1851 changed the world. 14,000 exhibits were displayed there which would chart a path to our modern world. In this video we explore the exhibition itself and dozens of the innovations and innovations which were displayed there.
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    Short quote used from Yvonne Ffrench from her book “The Great Exhibition 1851’ by publishers Harvill Press 1950.
    The Schweppes logo is briefly used to illustrate the fact that Schweppes was the sponsor of the 1851 Great exhibition. The version used is listed as public domain on wikimedia commons but for the purposes of this video fair use is assumed.
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Komentáře • 101

  • @mikkins85710
    @mikkins85710 Před 20 dny +25

    Just how amazing it would have been if the exhibition had been preserved as a museum.

    • @josephteller9715
      @josephteller9715 Před 20 dny

      They tried to preserve the building, moved it (it was designed to be broken down and put back up) but then after a short period of time it burned down.

  • @clownbaby882
    @clownbaby882 Před 20 dny +21

    I love the energy in the narration. Adds a whole new depth to history, and the music is splendid

    • @kristopherguilbault5428
      @kristopherguilbault5428 Před 20 dny +6

      The music is pretty rad too ;) I always end up boppin my head lol

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza Před 20 dny +5

      I agree! I love Tez's energy and enthusiasm.. it draws me right in, whilst bopping to the music! 😁🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @oldsguy354
      @oldsguy354 Před 20 dny +2

      Does anyone know the names of the songs/artists?
      I recognized one of the songs as the theme from The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and alot of the music sounded familiar but I can't place it.

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +5

      Thank you very much. I do get comments saying there’s sometimes too much music … you can’t please everyone I suppose. I do get a little bit carried away whilst editing I think😆. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Tez

  • @boilingfrogs9993
    @boilingfrogs9993 Před 20 dny +10

    Terrific presentation. Unfortunate such a large percentage of the exhibit are lost to time...

  • @Laradox...
    @Laradox... Před 20 dny +9

    This is literally the best CZcams channel in existence

  • @williamsherman3047
    @williamsherman3047 Před 20 dny +9

    A glass and iron building burned to the ground? That's a modern miracle!

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +3

      I know but sadly it’s true. There’s footage of the fire on CZcams if you search for it.

    • @gmaneis
      @gmaneis Před 20 dny +5

      Metal melts and loses its strength if it's hot enough. The World Trade Center is an example.

    • @williamsherman3047
      @williamsherman3047 Před 20 dny +3

      @@gmaneis Very much aware of that. But fuel is required to feed the fire. BTW, my comment was intended to be ironic.

    • @gmaneis
      @gmaneis Před 20 dny +2

      @@williamsherman3047 😁🙂

    • @frankmitchell3594
      @frankmitchell3594 Před 20 dny +2

      It had wooden floors and interior partitions

  • @pimpozza
    @pimpozza Před 20 dny +6

    Brilliant vid, Tez.. I was riveted from start to finish! Fascinating history about the Crystal Palace! 👍👌🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @stephaniec3619
    @stephaniec3619 Před 20 dny +7

    Omg! This is utterly fascinating! I’d always wondered what had happened to the Crystal Palace, so thank you for letting us know. I have a fact that you probably don’t know:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada built a smaller crystal palace in their park ( which to this day is called Victoria Park) It was built for visit from the Crown Prince. I wish I had a picture that I could share with you of it. Thank you, yet again for your amazing videos. I am always so excited when I see them posted!

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +1

      Oooh I didn’t know that … I’ll have a Google and see if I can find something. Thank you as always Stephanie for your lovely comment. Tez

    • @stephaniec3619
      @stephaniec3619 Před 20 dny

      @@verynearlyinteresting if your son lives in Ontario: they are building a pavilion in Victoria park based on pictures of our crystal palace. We also have historic markers around the park and one of them has a grainy picture of it.

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +1

      I will definitely do a bit of Googling of that Stephanie. My son is a short train ride from Toronto (my geography is not great!). I’ll let you know if I find out anything about it. Speak soon! Tez 😊

  • @mandolinic
    @mandolinic Před 20 dny +2

    The Crystal Palace went from conception to completion in less than a year. It was designed by Joseph Paxton, who was better known as a gardener than a civil engineer; however, Paxton had pioneered the use of modular glass and iron frameworks for building massive glass houses, and really knew his stuff! The building was designed to be a temporary structure, but actually lasted over 80 years before the unfortunate fire that destroyed it.

  • @thaisstone5192
    @thaisstone5192 Před 20 dny +4

    FANTASTIC!!!

  • @pattycake8272
    @pattycake8272 Před 20 dny +4

    Loved it all...as usual

  • @Rolldamntide
    @Rolldamntide Před 20 dny +8

    Hi from Iowa... one of the best channels I've found in the past year🤘💯

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny

      Hello in Iowa! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. From Staffordshire, Tez

  • @billyo54
    @billyo54 Před 20 dny +4

    Great episode. Love your channel.

  • @t.j.payeur5331
    @t.j.payeur5331 Před 20 dny +4

    This was great, thanks!

  • @jennl7099
    @jennl7099 Před 20 dny +4

    Love your videos! You are a great history teacher!

  • @warrenbooth2103
    @warrenbooth2103 Před 19 dny +1

    My great great grandfather who was eight years old was working in a brickworks in 1851 .

  • @Elvisultimatefanchannel
    @Elvisultimatefanchannel Před 20 dny +3

    Love this

  • @DawnDavidson
    @DawnDavidson Před 20 dny +3

    This one was great, Tez! Hadn’t seen most of these, though I did see a great exhibit at a Dickens Fair in California, with a model of the palace and several models of the inventions. This was definitely interesting! You outdid yourself!

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +1

      Oh wow! I would have liked to have seen the model of it. Thank you Dawn as always. Tez

  • @TelstarFirst
    @TelstarFirst Před 19 dny +1

    My mother was a 10 year old girl when the Palace burnt down, she watched it burn.

  • @ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911

    i really enjoyed this video Tez, we had a similar exhibition in Sydney in the 1800s, it was called the Garden Palace and looked like the Crystal palace, but it ended up burning done.

  • @mattus1gig
    @mattus1gig Před 20 dny +3

    I’m wondering how many of these manufacturers are still around???

  • @TimothyMuhlfeld
    @TimothyMuhlfeld Před 20 dny +2

    Very good!!

  • @michaelkelly3257
    @michaelkelly3257 Před 8 dny +1

    I have to say My Good Man, that these types of uploads are the *Gems among the Rubble* . As both a Wood & Steel Worker, *FFF* ( Fabricator, Fitter, & Fixer ), in My Days, I've always been interested in the Analogue, Manual, & Mechanical,.. & The way you Exact these Little Nuggets of Knowledge on Your Audience is Nothing Short of Exemplary . . Thank You.. 👌👍

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 8 dny

      Thank you so much Michael, what a great comment to receive. It’s very much appreciated and I’m really pleased you enjoyed the video. Tez

  • @YvonneWilson312
    @YvonneWilson312 Před 20 dny +1

    Brilliant! So interesting!

  • @DavyanHatch
    @DavyanHatch Před 20 dny +4

    Interesting

  • @perrydowd9285
    @perrydowd9285 Před 20 dny +1

    Thanks, Tezza.
    The fax machine blew me away, but the self-registering thermometer was almost identical to one I used when I was a lab technician in the 1980s. THAT really blew me away. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    Have a great day bro.

  • @Gamble661
    @Gamble661 Před 20 dny

    If I could time travel the two world expeditions I would love to attend are this one and the Chicago Columbian Exposition in the 1890's. I did go to the 1964 New York Worlds Fair, I was nine years old and I still remember everything about it.
    And I also think my i-phone is a miracle...until I get the bill at the end of the month.

  • @crustycurmudgeon2182
    @crustycurmudgeon2182 Před 20 dny +2

    Well, Tez, you've done it again! Brilliant subject presented brilliantly! I've read and watched documentaries on the Crystal Palace for many years-- not many have touched on the technical exhibits inside (honestly can't name one). I've been woeful of the Palace's untimely demise all those years ago-- that sparkling jewel of architecture would still wow the masses to this day. A commentor before me mentioned how wonderful it would have been if all the exhibits had been kept inside for decades as a museum. I heartily agree!
    Britain during the Industrial Revolution and the later "Machine Age" boasted a great deal of worldly innovations and firsts: think Isembard Kingdom Brunel, et al. You've got alot of rich history to draw from, Tez, get on it!. The Crystal Palace is a brilliant start to all this! A great opener to a series! I look forward to more!

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 19 dny +1

      I’ll definitely get on it! Thanks so much for this great comment, always very appreciated. Tez 😊

  • @philipmurphy2
    @philipmurphy2 Před 20 dny +1

    Wonderful, so interesting

  • @gaynorbrook837
    @gaynorbrook837 Před 20 dny +1

    Thanks Mr VNI (in that London 😁👍) 💚

  • @yorkshire_tea_innit8097
    @yorkshire_tea_innit8097 Před 20 dny +2

    Your channel name is selling it short. This is VERY interesting.

  • @brianjaber3171
    @brianjaber3171 Před 20 dny +1

    If I had a Time Machine it would be events like these I would visit. I wish they had a loved it button for videos that stand out for context. Thank you! 😅

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny +1

      Thanks Brian. I actually do have a ‘loved it’ button and I’ve just pressed it for your comment 😆. Tez

  • @brick6347
    @brick6347 Před 20 dny +1

    The Crystal Palace continues to amaze audiences, especially that 4-0 victory over Manchester United. In all seriousness though, Crystal Palace are about to redevelop Selhurst Park... and yes, it will feature an all-glass frontage, inspired by the original Crystal Palace. So... sort of being rebuilt, a very tenuous sort of I grant you. If you ever get the chance, visit the Crystal Palace subway, which is all that remains of the old High Level station.

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny

      Wow what a great comment thank you. I will put that on my to-do-list next time I’m in London. Thank you. Tez

  • @keithwalmsley1830
    @keithwalmsley1830 Před 18 dny +1

    Thanks Tez for an absolutely cracking video! It was indeed a showcase for British progress and ingenuity but apparently half the exhibits were from foreign countries, the United States being particularly well represented including I believe the Singer Sewing Machine! Can't wait for your next vid mate.

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 17 dny +1

      Thank you so much Keith! And I didn’t know that the Singer Sewing Machine was there too! Wow. Tez 😊

  • @carlthornton3076
    @carlthornton3076 Před 20 dny +1

    Very Good!... #11 {5-14-2024}

  • @mikkins85710
    @mikkins85710 Před 20 dny +1

    Very interesting vlog in any case.

  • @carlmckinney7458
    @carlmckinney7458 Před 19 dny +1

    What kind of mic are you using?

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 19 dny

      It’s a DJI wireless lapel mic - in a cradle … screwed on to a boom pole. You can use them on your lapel but the sound quality is much better if you speak directly into them, particularly when shooting outside. Tez

  • @deniseatkins9407
    @deniseatkins9407 Před 19 dny +1

    Wow that was interesting a lot of familiar names there some still around today

  • @jimstewart8122
    @jimstewart8122 Před 19 dny +1

    All of those exhibits amazing really exciting except for that boring machine 😏😏

  • @Deepthought-42
    @Deepthought-42 Před 20 dny +1

    Thanks for a very interesting post.
    How many of those exhibits could be produced entirely in the UK today?
    Thanks to wars corrupt politicians and without an empire to exploit Britain is reduced to a broken polluted backwater off the coast of Europe.
    What could Britannia, who once ruled the waves, exhibit today as it slowly sinks beneath them?

  • @catspaw2970
    @catspaw2970 Před 20 dny +1

    How does a glass and iron building BURN down?

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 20 dny

      If you do a CZcams search for ‘Crystal Palace Fire’ you can see it. It was filmed in 1936. Tez

    • @catspaw2970
      @catspaw2970 Před 20 dny +1

      Thank you for the info. I watched the video and read about the suspected cause. What a disaster! @@verynearlyinteresting

  • @cl-7016
    @cl-7016 Před 19 dny +1

    Very nearly too interesting. Great video.

  • @jimstewart8122
    @jimstewart8122 Před 19 dny +1

    Very nearly very interesting. 👍👍

  • @anthonythegalvez
    @anthonythegalvez Před 16 dny +1

    How did a glass and iron building manage to burn down?

    • @verynearlyinteresting
      @verynearlyinteresting  Před 16 dny

      Very easily, sadly. If you search ‘Crystal Palace Fire’ on CZcams you’ll find footage of it. Tez

  • @user-it7lf7kk8m
    @user-it7lf7kk8m Před 20 dny

    Fascinating. No special slavery implements then ? Maybe the empire wasnt built on slavery after all.
    Very interseting photos, reminds you that we have come a long way despite so many people trying to impede progress

  • @jongibbons730
    @jongibbons730 Před 20 dny +2

    Amazing! All these impressive, innovative ideas in 1851 yet the Brits still haven't figured out dentistry.

  • @rogerc7960
    @rogerc7960 Před 19 dny +1

    Dinosaur fossils discovery.

  • @mikkins85710
    @mikkins85710 Před 20 dny

    Why do you yell ?

    • @ShenaThompson-wi7te
      @ShenaThompson-wi7te Před 20 dny +7

      It's called enthusiasm!

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza Před 20 dny +4

      Tez puts energy and enthusiasm into his storytelling.. Yelling is something else.. 🙂