In 1849 Prince Albert who was president of the Royal Society of Arts desired to create an intricate exhibit that allowed both Britain and other international exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their works and inventions. In order to house what would be known as the Great Exhibition of 1851 Prince Albert decided to build a new structure within Hyde Park in London. After many months of planning, and diligently reviewing architectural submissions Prince Albert selected Sir Joseph Paxton's design, and construction began.

The Grimm brothers spent their whole lives together and naturally they died in the same place as well. Wilhelm Grimm, who had spent most of his life being ill, died of an infection in 1859, at the age of 73. Jacob Grimm became a retired recluse shortly after his brothers death and eventually died of natural causes in 1863, at age 78. He worked everyday to then end of his life and stated this in his autobiography.

Hanau, Germany is known as the birthplace of the Grimm brothers. However it was formerly a territory in the Holy Roman Empire, on October 30th in 1813 the city hosted a battle between Napoleon’s troops and Austrians and Bavarians. After WWII most of the city had to be remodeled but still conform to the city's rich history .Today it is considered the start of Deutsche Märchenstraße (Deutsche March-en-strase) or in English, Fairy Tale Road. A widely popular tourist scene for many for its Grimm brother annual festival and fairytale like scenery.