6. Darwin, Dickens, and a Giant Diamond: Inside The Great Exhibition (Ep 2)
Journey Through Time
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Class Dynamics at the Great Exhibition
This chapter explores the strategic ticket pricing during the Great Exhibition of 1851 to include the working class after an elite phase, sparking fears of chaos among the upper classes. However, contrary to expectations, the first Shilling Day proceeded smoothly, dispelling anxieties about the behavior of working-class attendees.
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