It was soon decided to hold a European exposition in London in 1851 , The Great Exhibition , where British and foreign products could be compared .
The English periodical The Art Union covered the event thoroughly , and called for a similar exposition in London .
The Art Union was soon decided to hold a European exposition in London in 1851 , The Great Exhibition , where British and foreign products could be compared .
The English periodical The Art Union covered the event thoroughly , and called for a similar exposition in London .