Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition
| Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition | |
|---|---|
 Bandstand from the exhibition as shown in 2017 | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
| Name | Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition |
| Area | now Exhibition Park, Newcastle and Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Visitors | 2 092 273 |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| City | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | May 1887 |
| Closure | 28 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "Newcastle Jubilee Exhibition 1887 | Co-Curate". Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "1887 Newcastle Engineering and Mining Exhibition - Graces Guide". Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "050053:Royal Mining Engineering and Industrial Exhibition Newcastle upon Tyne London | Co-Curate". Retrieved 24 May 2021.