Imperial International Exhibition

The Imperial International Exhibition was a world's fair held in White City, London in 1909.[1] The exhibition was opened by the Duke of Argyll on 20 May 1909 and continued for five months before closing in October.[2][3]

1909 London
Overview
BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameImperial International Exhibition
Participant(s)
Countries9
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
CityLondon
VenueWhite City
Coordinates51.5126°N 0.2275°W / 51.5126; -0.2275
Timeline
Opening20 May 1909
ClosureOctober 1909

This was the second of five exhibitions to be held at London's White City (following the Franco-British Exhibition and preceding the Japan–British Exhibition) and retained many of the 1908 exhibitions but on larger grounds and with additional amusements including an alpine railway.[3][4]

This gave the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the three members of the recently agreed Triple Entente.[4] As part of this France displayed a Dahomey (now Benin) village; and Russia a Kalmuk camp.[4]

Austria, China, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands and Persia also participated.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Entrance to Hipp Sport History 2 White City 1908 Olympics" (PDF). HistoryTalk.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. "28 May 1909 - IMPERIAL EXHIBITION. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WORK. LO..." Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957). 28 May 1909. p. 8. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  3. "Papers Past — Poverty Bay Herald — 22 May 1909 — IMPERIAL EXHIBITION". Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  4. "White City Exhibitions - Exploring 20th Century London". Retrieved 30 July 2010.


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