Episode 4 of 4

Day of Humiliation Closure

When
7 October 1857
Where
Manchester
Part of
Art Treasures of Great Britain exhibition opens in Manchester

The exhibition was closed on 7 October 1857 to mark a 'day of humiliation' due to the ongoing Indian Mutiny, despite running until 17 October.

Although the exhibition ran until 17 October 1857, it was closed on Wednesday 7 October 1857. This closure marked a 'day of humiliation' on account of the ongoing Indian Mutiny.

Sources

  1. Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester 1857 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12

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