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Jubilee in St Jamess Park, LondonJubilee event to celebrate peace, held in St Jamess Park, London, showing the Chinese Bridge, Pagoda and refreshment tents. Mr Sadler ascended in a balloon as part of the celebrations (top left)
Jubilee in St Jamess Park, LondonJubilee event to celebrate peace, held in St Jamess Park, London, showing the Chinese Bridge, Pagoda and refreshment tents with the flags of various nations
Vauxhall Royal Balloon first ascent with 9 people, from Vauxhall, London. The maximum possible number of passengers was 28. 9 September 1836
Balloon event, Charles Green, StockportCharles Green ballooning poster advertising his 75th ascent, from Stockport, under the patronage of Henry Hodgkinson, the Mayor, with a second ascent from Castle Yard, a band of music in attendance
Balloon event, Charles Green, StowmarketCharles Green ballooning poster, advertising his 413rd ascent, from the Vicarage Grounds, Stowmarket in his Royal Victoria Balloon
Handbill for balloon race, Green brothersHandbill advertising a balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons, taking place from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, to celebrate the Queens birthday. 13 August 1835
Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascentFirst ascent from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, of the Vauxhall Royal Balloon, containing several passengers. 9 September 1836
A Madame Yevonde portrait of the Duchess of GloucesterPrincess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901-2004) with her two sons Prince William (left) and Prince Richard (right), the current Duke of Gloucester
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster, Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Night Ascent amidst the most magnificent fireworks. 16 August 1850
Balloon ascent by BlanchardJean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784
Three ballooning personalitiesThree miniature portraits of ballooning personalities, arranged in a triangle, with a small balloon at the centre, and signatures below
The Ladys Lodge - Palladium RiteInitiation ceremony of the Companion of Penelope. The betrayed brother reproaches both Penelope and Lucrece. 1890s
Air balloon of Charles and Robert, ParisThe air balloon of Charles and Robert, exhibited in Paris, from where they ascended from the Tuileries Gardens. 1 December 1783
Early flying machine designAn early flying machine design, showing a man standing in a winged assembly similar to a paraglider. Designed by Jacob Degen, Vienna, 1807, with measurements given below. 1807
Three young girls having a tea party in the open air. 1880
Girl and boy sitting on a rockA girl and a boy sitting on a rock with the sea all around them, and sailing boats in the background. 1880
Assassination of the Princess of LamballeHaving made the mistake of being initiated into the Lodge, she belatedly attempted to retire from Free-Masonry after having learnt about its revolutionary projects only to be assassinated by the mob
Imaginary view of a flying machineImaginary front view of a Vaisseau Volant (flying machine), looking like a Faberge egg with green wings. Date: 1780s
Balloon descent, Beuvri near Bethune, FranceView of the Plaine de Beuvri (or Beuvry) near the town of Bethune in Artois, north of Paris. Balloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin near a windmill
Balloon ascent from St Cloud, ParisSecond balloon ascent by the Robert brothers and two others from the Parc de St Cloud, Paris. They descended not far away, in the Parc de Meudon, near the Etang de la Garenne. 15 July 1784
Balloon descent, Chateau de Beuvri, FranceBalloon descent by the Robert brothers and Colin Hullin in front of the Chateau de Beuvry, near Bethune. They had ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, earlier the same day
Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, ParisAscent by balloon from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, by Charles and Robert, watched by a large crowd. The Latin motto at the top reads: Sic Itur Ad Astra -- This is the Way to the Stars
Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, ParisSecond balloon trip by Charles and Robert, who ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris. 1 December 1783
Balloon descent, Prairie de Nesle, FranceBalloon descent of Charles and Robert onto the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, surrounded by various witnesses, including an English gentleman, Mr Fares, who was the first to greet M Charles
Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, ParisBalloon ascent of Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, in a rather bare-looking landscape with gas-making equipment on the ground below. 1 December 1783
Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, ParisBalloon ascent by Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris. 1 December 1783
Balloon ascent, Champ de Mars, ParisBalloon ascent by Montgolfier, d Anonai and Vivarais from the Champ de Mars, Paris. 27 August 1783
Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, ParisA balloon which ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, on either 27 August or 1 December 1783. If on the earlier date, it may have been released without passengers, as a test run. 1783
Balloon ascent by Blanchard, Champ de Mars, ParisBalloon ascent by Jean-Pierre Blanchard from the Champ de Mars, Paris, with Dom Pech, a Benedictine monk. 2 March 1784
Balloon ascent by Blanchard, Champ de Mars, ParisBalloon ascent by Jean-Pierre Blanchard from the Champ de Mars, Paris -- detailed diagram with annotations, showing the balloon, parachute, carriage, wings and passengers. 2 March 1784
Blanchards balloon ascent, Little Chelsea
Balloon descent, Prairie de Billancourt, FranceView of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, which ascended from the Champ de Mars, Paris, and landed on the Prairie de Billancourt (on the Haute-de-Seine) later the same day. 2 March 1784
Balloon ascent by Blanchard, Champ de Mars, ParisBalloon ascent by Jean-Pierre Blanchard from the Champ de Mars, Paris, with Pere Dont-Pecque (Dom Pech, a Benedictine monk). 2 March 1784
Count Zambeccaris balloon
Balloon ascent of Lunardi, Artillery GroundAscent of Lunardis celebrated air balloon from the Artillery Ground, London, watched by spectators. 15 September 1784
Balloon ascent over Lyons, FranceBalloon ascent over Lyons. The Balloon, known as Le Flesselle, contained Montgolfier the elder, Pilatre de Rosier, Prince Charles de Ligne, Le Comte de la Porte d Anglefort, Le Comte de Laurencin
Balloon ascent over Lyons, FranceBalloon ascent over Lyons, containing Montgolfier the elder, Pilatre de Rosier, Prince Charles de Ligne, Le Comte de la Porte d Anglefort, Le Comte de Laurencin, Le Comte de Dampiere
Balloon event, Charles Green, LeicesterCharles Green ballooning poster, advertising his 411th ascent in his Royal Victoria Balloon, from the Cricket Ground, Leicester. With special trains laid on from nearby cities. 27 June 1849
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster advertising two more galas at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, , with the ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon conducted by Mr Green
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster advertising a Grand Coronation Gala, including his ascent in the Nassau Balloon, and night entertainment, at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster advertising his 67th ascent in the Coronation Balloon, from the Bowling Green of White Conduit Gardens, Pentonville, London. 8 May 1827
Balloon event, Charles Green, MacclesfieldCharles Green ballooning poster advertising his 74th ascent, under the patronage of the Mayor and Magistrates, from the Gas Works near Waters Green, Macclesfield
Balloon event, Charles Green, ChichesterCharles Green ballooning poster advertising his 25th ascent in the Coronation Balloon under the patronage of the Mayor, from the Gas Works, Chichester. 9 November 1824
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, The After Season... Veteran Green to make a night balloon ascent. With fireworks, a concert, equitation, and other entertainment. August 1850
Balloon event, Charles GreenCharles Green ballooning poster, Royal Vauxhall Gardens, second week of the after-season, a night balloon ascent. With fireworks, a concert, and other entertainment. September 1850
Sketch of Cockings parachuteDrawing of R Cockings parachute in which he died. Above it is a handwritten note by John Sadler, stating that his last ascent in a balloon was from St Jamess Park, London, on 1 August 1814
Tower, fireworks and balloon, Green Park, London
Garnerins balloon and parachuteBalloon in which Garnerin ascended from North Audley Street, London, and the parachute by which he landed near St Pancras Church. 21 September 1802
Balloon ascent, Garnerin and LockerBalloon ascent of Garnerin and Locker from Lords Cricket Ground, London. 5 July 1802
Balloon race, Green brothersA balloon race between Charles Green and his brother in two balloons, from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London. Seen here are the two balloons over the River Thames, with people watching
Balloon race, Green brothersScene during a balloon race between Charles Green and his brother, which began at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London. Seen here is one balloon which has descended into slightly rough water
Fortress in Green Park, Sadler balloon ascentThe fortress which enclosed the Grand Pavilion in Green Park, London, with the ascent of Mr Sadler in his balloon above. Part of the peace celebrations. August 1814
Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, HackneyA balloon rising from the Mermaid Gardens at Hackney, watched by a crowd of spectators. The passengers were James Sadler and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy
Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, HackneyThe ascent of James Sadler and Captain Paget from the Mermaid at Hackney, London. They descended near Tilbury Fort in Essex. 12 August 1811
Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, HackneyAscent of a balloon containing James Sadler and Lieutenant Paget, from the Mermaid at Hackney. The balloon was decorated in honour of the Prince Regents birthday
Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascentVauxhall Royal Balloon, constructed by C Green, containing several people, ascending from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London. 9 September 1836
Greens balloon ascent, Surrey Zoological Gardens
Balloons and parachutesFull front page from The Penny Dispatch, giving five images of balloons and parachutes. Top left: the Royal Nassau Balloon, first ascent
Balloon with parachute, tragic accident of Mr CockingThe Royal Vauxhall Nassau Balloon with Mr Cockings Parachute attached as they ascended from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. At the bottom are two sketches of the release hook. 24 July 1837
Tragic parachute accident of Mr CockingThe tragic parachute accident of Mr R Cocking. The balloon ascended 5000 feet, the parachute was detached, was found to be damaged, and Mr Cocking fell to his death. He was 61 years old. 24 July 1837
Tragic parachute accident of Mr CockingTwo drawings side by side of the tragic parachute accident of Mr R Cocking. On the left, the ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon from Vauxhall with the parachute attached
Balloon launch from a stadium, ItalyDetailed picture showing the paraphernalia of a balloon launch, seen inside a stadium in Italy, with two wooden launch towers, gantry, gas making equipment, and a large crowd of spectators
Robertson balloon flight, Munich, GermanyRobertson ascending in a balloon from a square in Munich, Germany, watched by a crowd of spectators. A small parachute is attached to one side of the balloon
Professor Bourguet, balloon ascent, BerlinHead and shoulders portrait of Professor Bourguet, who made a balloon ascent in Berlin, Germany. 23 May 1804
Garnerin, husband and wife, French ballooning coupleHead and shoulders portraits of Andre-Jacques and Jeanne-Genevieve Garnerin, French ballooning couple, with a small balloon and parachute between them and a scene of spectators below
Blanchard balloon ascent, Nuremberg, GermanyJean-Pierre Blanchards 28th balloon ascent, over Nuremberg, Germany. He ascended from an area called the Jews Marsh. (2 of 2) 12 November 1787
Blanchard balloon ascent over Nuremberg, Germany
Blanchard balloon ascent, Nuremberg, GermanyBalloon in which Jean-Pierre Blanchard ascended above Nuremberg, Germany. Showing the balloon, the gondola and the parachute, with a small animal looking out of the cage. (2 of 2) 12 November 1787
Blanchard balloon flight to Frankfurt, GermanyJean-Pierre Blanchards balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Seen here flying above the crowds in a city park with a small parachute attached to the gondola. (1 of 2) 3 October 1785
Blanchards balloon ascent, Nuremberg, Germany
Entrance of Louis XVIII into ParisScene on the Pont Neuf, Paris, during the entrance of King Louis XVIII into Paris, with Sophie Blanchard in flight overhead in her balloon
Elisa Garnerin parachute descentElisa Garnerin descending in a parachute, possibly into the Champ de Mars, Paris, entitled Pour la Fete Du Roy! par Elisa Garnerin. The released balloon is in the top left. early 19th century
Mr Fitzpatrick Kights balloon flightA hand-painted drawing showing a man standing in the gondola of a balloon waving umbrellas. A handwritten note reads: Mr Fitzpatrick Kights Ascension bought in a native bazaar, Calcutta April 1853
Balloon flight over Dieppe, FranceDetailed landscape and cityscape of Dieppe providing an aerial view of the city with a balloon flying overhead. circa 1846
Balloon flight over Rouen, FranceDetailed landscape and cityscape of Rouen taken from a hilltop overlooking city with a balloon in flight overhead. 1846
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
Montgolfier balloon, Champ de Mars, ParisMontgolfiers air balloon above the Champ de Mars, Paris, watched by a large crowd. 27 August 1783
Flying Globe
Dog and Blank - 3A bloodhound invites you to write your own message on this greeting card. late 19th century
Tea in the Park circa 1905
