This fascinating historical study explores the impact of the Great Exhibition of 1851 on the West of England, including the cities of Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including local newspapers, private diaries, and government reports, the book provides a vivid picture of the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the exhibition, as well as its lasting effects on the region's economy, culture, and social fabric. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.