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Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition

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Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition
Bandstand from the exhibition as shown in 2017
Overview
BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameRoyal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition
Areanow Exhibition Park, Newcastle and Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
Visitors2 092 273
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
CityNewcastle upon Tyne
Timeline
OpeningMay 1887
Closure28 October 1887

The Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition was held in 1887 (delayed from planned 1886 opening) at Newcastle's Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne and Bull Park (renamed the Exhibition Park later in 1929.[1]

Summary

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Over two million people attended, and the fair made money. It was opened in May 1887 by the Duke of Cambridge and closed 28 October 1887.[2]

There was a two-storey refreshment pavilion,[3] a two thirds size[citation needed] replica of the old Tyne Bridge, gardens, a theatre and art galleries.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Newcastle Jubilee Exhibition 1887 | Co-Curate". Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. ^ "1887 Newcastle Engineering and Mining Exhibition - Graces Guide". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. ^ "050053:Royal Mining Engineering and Industrial Exhibition Newcastle upon Tyne London | Co-Curate". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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