Images Dated 7th December 2011 (page 2)

Sketch of Cockings parachute
Drawing 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 parachute
Balloon 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 Locker
Balloon ascent of Garnerin and Locker from Lords Cricket Ground, London. 5 July 1802

Balloon race, Green brothers
A 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 brothers
Scene 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 ascent
The 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, Hackney
A 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, Hackney
The 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, Hackney
Ascent 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 ascent
Vauxhall 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 parachutes
Full 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 Cocking
The 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 Cocking
The 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 Cocking
Two 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, Italy
Detailed 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, Germany
Robertson 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, Berlin
Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Bourguet, who made a balloon ascent in Berlin, Germany. 23 May 1804

Garnerin, husband and wife, French ballooning couple
Head 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, Germany
Jean-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, Germany
Balloon 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, Germany
Jean-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 Paris
Scene 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 descent
Elisa 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 flight
A 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, France
Detailed landscape and cityscape of Dieppe providing an aerial view of the city with a balloon flying overhead. circa 1846

Balloon flight over Rouen, France
Detailed landscape and cityscape of Rouen taken from a hilltop overlooking city with a balloon in flight overhead. 1846

Adreanis balloon launch, Milan, Italy
Paolo 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, Paris
Montgolfiers air balloon above the Champ de Mars, Paris, watched by a large crowd. 27 August 1783

Flying Globe

Dog and Blank - 3
A bloodhound invites you to write your own message on this greeting card. late 19th century

Tea in the Park circa 1905

Frontispiece, Kate Greenaways Birthday Book for Children
Frontispiece design, Kate Greenaways Birthday Book for Children, showing a brother and sister walking through a snowy landscape. 1880

Assassination of William Morgar
New York journalist, William Morgar, is held captive by an angry mob of Free-Masons. Having previously belonged to the order, he was denounced after publishing the secret rituals of the sect

Assassination of General Quesnel
Assassinated by Lodge conspirators, here he is shown being carried by three of his murderers. Date: 1890s

Three girls under blue parasol

Three boys walking along a lane, probably on their way home for tea, as the sun will be setting soon. 1880

Children dancing in a ring on village green
Children dancing in a ring on a village green. 1880

Girl and boy playing shuttlecock and battledore

Brotherley Surveillance
After the Paris Commune, the Lodge of Perfect Equality set traps for individuals suspected of insurrection under the pretext of initiations

Assassination of Count Rossi
Count Rossi assassinated, having had his throat slit. Date: 1890s

Three girls with skipping ropes
Three girls with their skipping ropes on a village green. 1880

Cover design, Kate Greenaways Painting Book, with outlines from her various works for boys and girls to paint. circa 1880s

Girl and boy sitting on a rock
A girl and a boy sitting on a rock with the sea all around them, and sailing boats in the background. 1880

Cover design, The Little Folks Painting Book, Greenaway
Cover design, The Little Folks Painting Book, with outline engravings for watercolour painting by Kate Greenaway, and descriptive stories and verses by George Weatherly

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