Ascent Collection

Ascent of Mrs. Graham and the Royal Victoria Balloon accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Adams and Miss Dean, Mermaid Tea Gardens, Hackney

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, Stockport
Charles 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

Road to Blencathra
A glimpse of the rocku track leading up to Blencathra (Saddleback), from Gategill, near Keswick, Cumbria, England. Date: 1960s

Montgolfier 1st Flight
The first manned ascent - Pilatre de Rozier and the marquis d Arlandes make history in a hot-air Montgolfiere

[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861. Creator: Auguste-Rosalie Bisson
[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861

Engraving of the Ascent to Mount Carmel, by Saint Jean of the Cross, Madrid, 1694 edition

Saint John of the Cross, (1542-1591). Spanish mystic. The Ascent of Mount Carmel. It was composed between 1581-1585. Engraving. Edition of 1694, Madrid

Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent
First ascent from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, of the Vauxhall Royal Balloon, containing several passengers. 9 September 1836

Ascent of Mr Sadler, Nottingham
The Ascent of Mr Sadler the celebrated British Aeronaut at Nottingham. 1 November 1813

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Paris
First manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier

Mr. Sadlers Ascent from Merton Fields, Oxford
James Sadlers ascent from Merton Fields, Oxford on 7th July 1810. Sadler became the first Englishman to ascend in a balloon (the first English Aeronaut) on 4th October 1784 from Christ Church Meadow

Balloon event, Charles Green, Stowmarket
Charles Green ballooning poster, advertising his 413rd ascent, from the Vicarage Grounds, Stowmarket in his Royal Victoria Balloon

Sophie Blanchard in balloon ascent, Milan
Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819), famous French aeronaut, in a night-time balloon ascent performed in Milan, Italy, in the presence of Napoleon, to mark his 42nd birthday. 15 August 1811

Balloon event, Charles Green

Balloon ascent from Seal, near Sevenoaks, Kent
Preparing a balloon for ascent from the Village of Seal, near Sevenoaks, Kent, during which Mr P Cornillot achieved horizontal steering at different heights. 23 August 1825

Eiger Ascent 1938
A report of the succesful ascent of the north face of the Eiger by an Austro-German expedition - Heckmeier and Vorg from Munich and Kasparek and Harrer from Vienna

Balloon / James Sadler
James Sadlers balloon ascent at Oxford

Balloon event, Charles Green
Charles Green ballooning poster, Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Night Ascent amidst the most magnificent fireworks. 16 August 1850

Space Shuttle launch, computer enhanced image. This is mission STS-99, flown by the Space Shuttle Endeavour. It launched on 11 February 2000

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Ascent Mont Blanc - 4
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC Reaching the summit: during this final stage, each step takes ten minutes Date: 1855

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 4
Drawing showing the balloon in which Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard plans to fly higher than anyone has ever flown before - a project which will be realised in May

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 1
Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard, with colleague Kipfer, reaches record altitude of 16, 201m, ascending from Augsburg and coming down in the Austrian Alps Date: 27 May 1931

Saturn V rocket launch, artwork. The Saturn V was the launch vehicle for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon. The Apollo program took place between 1961 and 1975

Ascent of Coxwells balloon, Crystal Palace, London
The scientific ascent of Mr H Coxwells Mammoth Balloon from the Crystal Palace, London. Listing below the names of various passengers of Mr Coxwell. 1862

Grand Aerostatic Balloon, Little Chelsea
Grand Aerostatic Balloon ascending with Mr Blanchard from the Royal Military Academy, Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784

Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Creator: George Baxter
Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Climbers on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps - a man is being pulled out of a crevasse on a rope

Ascent Lower Range Sinai 1839 David Roberts British
Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

Ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon
Poster advertising the ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon and his Monster Giant, Middlesex County Cricket Ground - Monday August 12th 1867. Date: 1867

Godards balloon ascent from the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
Mademoiselle Godards - balloon ascent from the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: 1837

Mr Grahams balloon ascent, Kew Bridge
Poster advertising Aerostation. Mr Grahams Sixteenth Ascent from the gardens of the Star & Garter Tavern, Kew Bridge, London. Date: 4 April 1825

Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket
Cape Canaveral, Florida - Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket with the Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, aboard as it launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Balloon ascent by Blanchard
Jean-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

Balloon ascent from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Balloon ascent of Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the first voyage made in a hydrogen balloon. After sending off a trial hydrogen balloon, Charles designed

Balloon ascent, Champ de Mars, Paris
Balloon ascent by Montgolfier, d Anonai and Vivarais from the Champ de Mars, Paris. 27 August 1783

Balloon event, Green and Cocking

Balloon ascent on Queen Victorias birthday

Science / Evolution / Ascent
A Victorian representation of the ascent of man from ape

An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving)
1045563 An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren)

Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon
BALLOONING: US, 1793. Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving

Ascent of three balloons at Avington Park near Winchester
Ascent of three balloons at Avington Park, near Winchester, June 1908. Date: 1908

Mr Greens 100th balloon ascent from the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London. 14 May 1832

First Manned Balloon
The hot air Montgolfiere carrying de Rozier and d Arlandes, makes the worlds first manned ascent, over Paris

Ascent of Mt. Blanc - crossing Bossons Glacier - Grands Mulets in distance, Alps, 1901. Climbers in the French Alps. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

Jubilee in St Jamess Park, London
Jubilee event to celebrate peace, held in St Jamess Park, London, showing the Chinese Bridge, Pagoda and refreshment tents with the flags of various nations

Ascent Mont Blanc - 1
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC On the glacier de Sacconay, Tissay, the chief guide, is hauled to safety after a break in the ice nearly sends him plunging into a crevasse

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.