The British Empire Exhibition
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Exhibition
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| gptkbp:activities |
Performances and shows
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Art Deco
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Imperialism
|
| gptkbp:attendance |
Over 27 million
Record attendance for the time |
| gptkbp:collectibility |
Commemorative_items_sold
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced arts and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Promoted_British_culture
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Promoted cultural understanding
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| gptkbp:duration |
Two years
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Lectures and workshops
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Wembley_Stadium
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
International Exhibition
Innovative and modern Economic boost to local businesses Inspiration for future exhibitions Historical documentation and research Art from various colonies Over 140 acres Boosted_tourism_in_London Countries_of_the_British_Empire Symbol_of_British_pride |
| gptkbp:financialPerformance |
Mixed financial results
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Reflected_British_colonial_attitudes
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Post-World War I era
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The British Empire Exhibition
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future cultural events
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future exhibitions
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wembley,_London
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive press coverage
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:The_British_Empire_Exhibition_Railway
gptkb:The_British_Empire_Pavilion The Great Wheel The Great Stadium |
| gptkbp:notableGuestStars |
gptkb:King_George_V
Queen Mary |
| gptkbp:opened |
October 1925
April 1924 |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Showcase_British_Empire's_achievements
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
The Wembley Exhibition
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
Attended by dignitaries
October 1925 Celebrated with fireworks |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:British_Government
|
| gptkbp:theme |
Unity of the Empire
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Special trains operated
|
| gptkbp:year |
1924
1925 |