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Mr Paxton's Crystal Palace

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Designs for the projected Great Exhibition were first published and caused a furore in Parliament, the press and among the general public 130 years ago this summer.
Sir Hugh Casson , President of the Royal Academy. traces the history of this outcry and the Exhibition itself, with the aid of contemporary writings, songs and broad-sheet ballads.
Taking part Jo Manning Wilson, Henry Stamper , David Strong
With SHEILA MATHEWS , ANTHONY BATEMAN, CHARLES WEST. CHARLES YOUNG and the CHARLES YOUNG SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
Compiled and written by GERALD FROW
Producer JOHN DYAS
(Charles West is in ' Annie ' at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London)

Contributors

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Sir Hugh Casson
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Jo Manning
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Henry Stamper
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Sheila Mathews
Producer:
John Dyas
Unknown:
Charles West
Source: Radio Times

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