Ep 159 - The Great Exhibition - Anyone for a Tempest Prognosticator?

Well gang, we've been threatening this one for a while. And you know what happens when we threaten a topic? Yes, we get round to it after about 3 years. Don't say we never treat you. This week we are FINALLY getting round to chatting all things Great Exhibition. From Tempest Prognosticators to naked statues in tents, huge chunks of gold and coal, and a glass atrium that welcomed 6 million people over the course of 6 months, there's a lot of stuff to chat about. Plus we find out how it impacted London in the ensuing years. Strap in, lads, it's going to get exciting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices