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Balloon event, Charles Green
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Balloon event, Charles Green
Charles Green ballooning poster, Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Night Ascent amidst the most magnificent fireworks.
16 August 1850
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1850 1850s Amidst Ascent Ballooning Fire Works Friday Magnificent Vauxhall
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This print depicts the exhilarating scene of the 'Grand Night Ascent' at Vauxhall Gardens on the evening of August 16, 1850. The event, organized by the renowned English balloonist, Charles Green, drew a large crowd of onlookers eager to witness the spectacle of hot air ballooning combined with the grandeur of fireworks. Charles Green, a pioneer in the field of ballooning, was known for his daring flights and innovative approaches to transportation in the skies. This particular event, taking place on a Friday night, promised an early start to the weekend with an ascent amidst the most magnificent fireworks display. The poster, a testament to the excitement and anticipation of the time, invites viewers to imagine the thrill of soaring above the grounds of Vauxhall Gardens, surrounded by the vibrant colors and sounds of the fireworks below. The 1850s, an era of great advancement and discovery, saw the world of transportation evolve in ways previously unimaginable. Hot air ballooning, with its allure of freedom and adventure, captured the imagination of the public and paved the way for further innovations in air travel. This print, held in the National Aerospace Library of The Royal Aeronautical Society, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the enduring fascination with the skies and the human spirit's desire to explore them. The intricate details of the poster, from the elegant script to the meticulously drawn balloon and fireworks, transport us back to a time when the wonders of the world seemed limitless and the possibilities for exploration endless.
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