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Balloon ascent from Tuileries Chateau, Paris
Montgolfier balloon, ascent over Lyons, FranceThe Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselle, which ascended over Lyons, France. 19 January 1784
Montgolfier balloon in flight over Lyons, FranceGeneral view of Lyons, France, taken from the top of the Faubourg de la Guillotiere, showing the Montgolfier balloon Le Flesselle in flight above the city. 19 January 1784
Le Suffren balloon ascent, NantesView of the Le Suffren balloon ascending from the garden of the orphanage, Nantes, France. Including the equipment used to raise and fill it. 14 June 1784
Adreanis balloon launch, Milan, ItalyPaolo Adreanis balloon ascending over a square in Milan, watched by a crowd of spectators. His first ascent was on 25 February 1784; this ascent took place the following month. 13 March 1784
Lunardis Grand Air Balloon which ascended from the Artillery Ground, London, and descended at Ware, Hertfordshire. With an inset portrait and numbered annotations. 15 September 1784
Lunardi air balloon in LondonLunardis celebrated air balloon in London. August 1784
Lunardi in a balloonLunardis Grand Air Balloon, engraved for the Aerostatic Spy 1 April 1785. Probably depicting his flight from the Artillery Grounds to Ware in Hertfordshire on 15 September 1784. 1785
Lunardi ascent from Artillery GroundsLunardis ascent from the Artillery Grounds in Moorfields, London. He landed at Ware, Hertfordshire, 20 miles away. 15 September 1784
Airship shaped like a fish, SpainAn airship shaped like a fish, being rowed across the sky from the town of Plazentia to Coria in Spain, piloted by Dom Joseph Patinho
Robert Brothers in balloon over the Tuileries, ParisThe Robert Brothers and M. Collin-Hullin ascending in a large oval balloon from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris. 1784
Smiling face balloonSatirical cartoon showing a smiling human face as a balloon in process of being inflated, implying a madness perhaps caused by the gas entering the brain. 1784
Excursion to the moonFanciful depiction of Chevalier Humguffier (or Humgussier) and the Marquis de Gull making an excursion to the moon in their new aerial vehicle. 1784
Ornate Montgolfier balloonAn ornate Montgolfier balloon, Le Flesselles, measuring 126 feet high and 100 feet wide. Montgolfier and six others ascended in this balloon above Lyons, France, on 19 January 1784. 1784
Lunardis balloon ascent from Artillery GroundLunardis balloon ascent from the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, making him the first Aerial Traveller in the English Atmosphere. With crowds of spectators. 15 September 1784
Professor demonstrating a balloonA Professor filling and explaining to an audience the nature of a balloon. 1784
King and Queen watching a balloon ascent, WindsorThe King, Queen and others watching a balloon ascent from the garden of Windsor Castle. 1784
Royal Family viewing balloon ascent, WindsorThe Royal Family viewing a balloon ascent in the garden of Windsor Castle. 1784
Lunardis balloon, PantheonLunardis balloon, exhibited in the Pantheon, Oxford Street, London. 1784
Blanchards balloon ascent, Chelsea, LondonGrand Aerostatic Balloon, in which Mr Blanchard ascended from the Royal Military Academy at Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784
Genl. Lafayettes departure from Mount Vernon 1784. George Washington shaking hands with General Lafayette as Lafayettes carriage waits; Washingtons family stands with him on the portico at Mount
Le ballon de Lyon, nomme le de Flesselles de 120 pieds de haut sur 102 diametre, d apres les dimensions donnees par Mr. Montgolfier et eleve des Brotteaux jusquapres de 1400 Toises
All on fire, or the doctors disappointed, a view taken in Lord Foleys Garden, Sep. 29, 1784. Print shows second trial by Dr
The English balloon and appendages in which Mr. Lunardi ascended into the atmosphere from the artillery ground, Sepr. 15, 1784
Embrasement deplorable de la machine aerostatique des Srs. Miolan et Janinet le dimanche 11 juillet 1784. Print shows the balloon of Abbe Miolan and Janinet on fire
L ignorance prouvee. Ou les evenements de la journee du 11 juillet 1784 au Luxembourg. French cartoon ridicules the attempt of Abbe Miollan
Experience aerostatique faite e Lyon; d un ballon de cent pieds de diametre le 10 i.e. 19 janvier 1784, e midi 48 minutes
Baron du Pont Duchambon, eleve du roi e l Ecole royale militaire de Paris le jour ou il a voulus enlever dans le balon de Blanchard au Champs de Mars, 1784
Marquis de Brantco (Vanclure), who was involved in a balloon ascension on April 4, 1784, profile portrait. Date 1790
The Handel Commemoration, Westminster Abbey, 1784The Handel Commemoration at Westminster Abbey. View of the orchestra and organ erected in Westminster Abbey under the direction of Mr. James Wyatt. Date: 1784
Shrewsbury Schools c. 1931WHS Derwent SeriesThe main building of Shrewsbury School, originally erected in 1784 as the Shrewsbury Incorporation workhouse. The workhouse ceased operation in 1871 and the School moved in in 1882 Date: circa 1931
JOHN HUME citizen of Edinburgh, brother of David Hume the philosopher. Date: circa 1784
Portrait of MesmerPortrait of Franz Anton Mesmer, who discovered animal magnetism or mesmerism Date: 1784
Denis Diderot / GownDENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher, lamenting the loss of his nightgown Date: 1713 - 1784
BURCKHARDT (1784 - 1817)JOHANN LUDWIG BURCKHARDT Swiss orientalist Date: 1784 - 1817
Fetis, Francois Joseph 1784 - 1871Francois Joseph Fetis. Belgian musicologist, musician, composer, critic and teacher. Date: 1784 - 1871
Seven Droog Castle, built in 1784 by Sir William James to commemorate his victories in India, but only part of the building will survive into the 21st century
Modern Athenians plate 48 - EdinburghCharles Cuningham, City Clerk, meeting with Adam Black (1784-1874) twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, publisher and founder of the A & C Black publishing company, publishing the 7th
Modern Athenians plate 16 - EdinburghTwo members of the Faculty of Advocates, Mr Robert Forsyth (c. 1764-1845) meeting on the streets of Edinburgh with Mr John Shank More (c. 1784-1861)
Modern Athenians plate 36 - EdinburghMr James Gillespie Graham (1776-1855) architect, most notable for his work in the Scottish Gothic style, principally designing country houses and churches
Burns / Made to MournMAN WAS MADE TO MOURN O man! while in thy early years, How prodigal of time! Mis-spending all thy precious hours, thy glorious, youthful prime!
Nelson on leave at St. Omer, France, 1784Captain Nelson, on half-pay during peacetime, decided it was economical to stay in France, in St. Omer near Dunkirtk. This was towards the end of 1874
Lord Palmerston addressing the House of Commons, 1864Engraving showing Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), delivering the ministerial statement on Dano-German relations to the House of Commons, June 1864
Lord Palmerston at the Melbourne Athenaeum, Derbyshire, 1853Engraving showing Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), laying the foundation-stone of the Melbourne Athenaeum, Derbyshire, August 1853
The Funeral Procession of Lord Palmerston, 1865Engraving of the Funeral Procession of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), as the hearse passes Charing-Cross, London, 1865
The Funeral of Lord Palmerston, 1865Engraving of the funeral of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), in the North Transept of Westminster Abbey, London, 1865
Lord Palmerston (1784-1865)Engraving of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, the English Statesman, published during his last term as Prime Minister, between 1859 and 1865
Devonshire / Cartoon 1784Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, secures votes for Charles James Fox in the Westminster election by licentious behaviour. Fox orates in the background