Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition Explained

Category:	10
Year:	1887
Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition
Area:	now Exhibition Park, Newcastle and Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
Visitors:	2 092 273
Country:	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
City:	Newcastle upon Tyne
Open:	May 1887
Close:	28 October 1887

The Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition was held in 1887 (delayed from planned 1886 opening) at Newcastle's Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne and Bull Park (renamed the Exhibition Park later in 1929.^[1]

Summary

Over two million people attended, and the fair made money. It was opened in May 1887 by the Duke of Cambridge and closed 28 October 1887.^[2]

There was a two-storey refreshment pavilion,^[3] a two thirds sizereplica of the old Tyne Bridge, gardens, a theatre and art galleries.^[1]

External links

• Image of the replica Tyne Bridge
• Bandstand

Notes and References

1. Web site: Newcastle Jubilee Exhibition 1887 | Co-Curate. 2 May 2021.
2. Web site: 1887 Newcastle Engineering and Mining Exhibition - Graces Guide. 24 May 2021.
3. Web site: 050053:Royal Mining Engineering and Industrial Exhibition Newcastle upon Tyne London | Co-Curate. 24 May 2021.