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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
Frontispiece, Kate Greenaways Birthday Book for ChildrenFrontispiece design, Kate Greenaways Birthday Book for Children, showing a brother and sister walking through a snowy landscape. 1880
Assassination of William MorgarNew 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 QuesnelAssassinated 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 greenChildren dancing in a ring on a village green. 1880
Girl and boy playing shuttlecock and battledore
Brotherley SurveillanceAfter the Paris Commune, the Lodge of Perfect Equality set traps for individuals suspected of insurrection under the pretext of initiations
Assassination of Count RossiCount Rossi assassinated, having had his throat slit. Date: 1890s
Three girls with skipping ropesThree 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 rockA 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, GreenawayCover design, The Little Folks Painting Book, with outline engravings for watercolour painting by Kate Greenaway, and descriptive stories and verses by George Weatherly