A grand balloon ascent, Battys, Thursday, July 1st, 1852
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A grand balloon ascent, Battys, Thursday, July 1st, 1852
A grand balloon ascent, Batty s, Thursday, July 1st, 1852. Poster shows three men and a woman holding flags while sitting in the basket of an ascending balloon labeled Royal Hippodrome to advertise a public ascent at Battys Grand National Hippodrome in London, England. Date 1852. A grand balloon ascent, Batty s, Thursday, July 1st, 1852. Poster shows three men and a woman holding flags while sitting in the basket of an ascending balloon labeled Royal Hippodrome to advertise a public ascent at Battys Grand National Hippodrome in London, England. Date 1852
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A Thrilling Ascent into the Skies: The Grand Balloon Ascent at Battys, Thursday, July 1st, 1852 This image invites us to witness the excitement of a grand balloon ascent, as it took place at Battys Grand National Hippodrome in London, England, on a sunny July day in 1852. The poster showcases the thrill and anticipation of the event, with three brave individuals and one woman, all dressed in their finest attire, holding flags in the basket of the ascending balloon labeled "Royal Hippodrome." The Royal Hippodrome, a popular entertainment venue, was known for its grand spectacles, and this balloon ascent was no exception. The event likely drew a large crowd, eager to witness the daring feat of flying high above the city. The passengers, filled with a sense of adventure and curiosity, wave their flags in jubilation as they begin their ascent into the clear blue sky. The ballooning industry was in its infancy during this period, and public ascents were a common form of entertainment. The pioneers of aeronautics, such as Henri Giffard and Jean-Pierre Blanchard, had already made significant strides in ballooning, and the public was captivated by the idea of soaring through the heavens. This poster serves as a reminder of the fascination and wonder that surrounded early ballooning, and the sense of adventure and exploration that continues to drive us to reach new heights. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to experience the thrill of the ascent and the excitement of the era of early aeronautics.
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