Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace was a iron-made structure that housed the Great Exhibition in 1851 in Hyde Park, London. Within a matter of years, it was relocated to southern London.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Circa 1851, the Crystal Palace held the Great Exhibition while the Aurora Equestrian Troupe was simultaneously performing beside the event. During the troupe's performances, their acrobat Pierrette Arnaud took the lead role in a production based on Lord Byron's poem "Mazeppa". However, during her act, she noticed a young Ada Lovelace being attacked by thugs and saved her, although ruining her performance.[2]
By 1861, the newly relocated Crystal Palace hosted an act held by the French tightrope walker Charles Blondin, who performed with his daughter. However, his act was received mixed due to the controversy of his endangering his daughter's life.[3]
In 1936, the Crystal Palace was permanently destroyed by a fire.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy (first appearance)
- Echoes of History – Syndicate (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
The Crystal Palace on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy — Chapter 1
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy — Chapter 20