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Ballooning celebration for Queen Victorias birthday
Front page of The Penny Satirist - A cheap substitute for a weekly Newspaper. Showing a large image of the Montgolfier balloon ascending from the Surrey Zoological Gardens with about ten people in the gondola, to celebrate Queen Victorias birthday. An active volcano can be seen in the background.
May 1838
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Celebrating Queen Victoria's Birthday in Style: A Grand Ballooning Ascent at the Surrey Zoological Gardens, May 1838 The front page of The Penny Satirist, a cheap weekly newspaper of the 1830s, proudly showcases an image of a remarkable event that took place to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. The scene captivates the eye with a large Montgolfier balloon, filled with hot air, ascending gracefully from the Surrey Zoological Gardens. Ten intrepid passengers, dressed in their finest attire, wave enthusiastically from the gondola as they embark on their airborne adventure. In the background, an active volcano adds an element of excitement and danger to the scene, reminding us of the raw power of nature. This striking image, published in the early days of transportation by air, represents a significant milestone in the history of aviation. The Penny Satirist, as a cheap substitute for more expensive weekly newspapers, aimed to provide its readers with an accessible and entertaining source of news. This image of the ballooning celebration, with its vibrant stripes and the promise of adventure, would have undoubtedly drawn in many readers. The Royal Aeronautical Society, now known as the National Aerospace Library, holds this fascinating piece of history in its archives. The image, a testament to the spirit of innovation and celebration during the Victorian era, continues to inspire us with its captivating blend of adventure, technology, and the human spirit.
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