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The Great Exhibition of Industry, 1851 - Meeting at the Mansion-House, 1850. '...a meeting of the merchants, bankers, and traders of the city of London was held at the Egyptian Hall...for the purpose of taking into consideration certain resolutions having in view the promotion of the grand Exhibition in 1851 of the Industry of all Nations...The Lord Mayor...explained that he called the meeting at the request of the Royal Commissioners, in order that a subscription might be commenced to carry out the magnificent project of his Royal Highness Prince Albert for an exhibition of the works of industry of all nations. (Applause.)'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.