The exhibition ran from May to November 1886 in South Kensington, attracting over 5.5 million visits. In contrast to the Great Exhibition of 1851, it was unashamedly an attempt to put empire - not trade and industry more generally - centre-stage.

a) Great Exhibition of 1851
b) South Kensington Exhibition of 1886
c) Empire Trade Exhibition of 1886
d) Industry Showcase of 1851