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Aerial view of Wanstead from a balloon - 1909
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Aerial view of Wanstead from a balloon - 1909
Perhaps the chief interest in this photograph is the actual passing of a balloon under the basket of the one from which this picture was taken. The long straight rope seen to the left of the balloon is the trail rope, three hundred feet long, hanging from the basket of the Corona. The landscape below lies a little to the north west of Great Ilford. Near the top of the picture the large circular figure of The Basin, to the right the cricket ground near the site of Wanstead House. Just below are the Wanstead Golf Links, to the right The Grove in Wanstead Park. Lower down in the picture will be recognised the Resevoir Wood, Shoulder of Mutton Pond and Hesony Pond. The conspicuous road in the foreground is Aldersbrook Road with Aldersbrook Farm at the corner and immediately below are the Wanstead Flats. Blake Hall Road is in the left hand corner. 22 May 1909, 5.10 pm. Balloon Corona. Date: 1909
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1. A Captivating Aerial View of Wanstead from a 1909 Balloon: A Timeless Snapshot of History This evocative photograph, captured in 1909, offers a captivating bird's-eye perspective of Wanstead, a picturesque area located to the northwest of Great Ilford, London. The image, taken from a hot air balloon named Corona, showcases the landscape below as it gently drifts through the sky. The primary interest of this photograph lies in the actual passing of another balloon beneath the Corona, as evidenced by the long, straight rope, three hundred feet long, hanging from the basket of the Corona. This trail rope connects the two balloons, creating a striking visual effect. In the upper part of the image, the large circular figure of The Basin can be distinguished, while to the right lies the cricket ground near the site of Wanstead House. Just below, the Wanstead Golf Links can be seen, with The Grove in Wanstead Park to the right. Lower down in the picture, the Reservoir Wood, Shoulder of Mutton Pond, and Hesony Pond are recognizable features. The conspicuous road in the foreground is Aldersbrook Road, with Aldersbrook Farm at the corner, and immediately below are the Wanstead Flats. Blake Hall Road can be found in the left-hand corner. This photograph, taken on May 22, 1909, at 5:10 pm, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty of Wanstead and the innovative technology of hot air ballooning. The passing of another balloon adds an element of excitement and adventure to this timeless snapshot of history.
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