Ballooning Collection (#28)

Mr Green on horseback with his balloon
Article and illustration, Ascension of Mr Green with his Balloon, on Horseback, on Tuesday from the Eagle Tavern, City Road, with an Account of his Descent at Beckenham in Kent. 1828

Balloon ascending with animal passengers
The Ascent of the Aerial Balloon. A fanciful engraving of a balloon rising with a cage full of animals (a duck, a cockerel and a lamb), with a crowd of people watching. 1783

Descent of Montgolfier balloon
The descent of the Montgolfier balloon, landing in countryside to the consternation of local farmers. 1783

Ornately decorated balloon in flight
An ornately decorated balloon in flight, possibly over Islington, North London. 1815

Montgolfier balloon, Gonesse, near Paris
General alarm of the inhabitants of Gonesse, near Paris, resulting from the fall of Montgolfiers air balloon. 1783

Collecting cards with pictures of events in ballooning history from 1783 to 1883. Date between 1890 and 1900

Ballooning, hot-air balloon over farmland with sheep flock, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

Dew covered gossamer in field, silk left by numerous ballooning spiders, Italy, november

First parachute descent, 1797
First parachute descent, made by the French balloonist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), in Mousseuax Park, Paris, France, on 22 October 1797

Early balloon accident, 1784
Early balloon accident. Fishermen rescuing the French balloonist Jules Durouf (1841-1898) and his wife Caroline Durouf (1845-1933) from their balloon Le Tricolore

Zenith balloon ascent, 1875
Zenith balloon ascent. Coloured historical artwork of the 1875 Zenith flight. Journalist Joseph Eustache Croce-Spinelli (1845-1875), naval officer Henri Theodore Sivel (1834-1875)

First overnight balloon flight, 1836
First overnight balloon flight. Historical artwork of the first overnight balloon flight, which used coal gas and took place from 7-8 November 1836

The future of air travel, 1865
The future of air travel. Historical artwork of a 19th century vision of 20th century air travel, depicting airships flying over a sea. Taken from Astra Castra, (Hatton Turner, London 1865)

Royal Vauxhall balloon, historical artwork. This balloon was launched from London in 1836, piloted by British balloonist Charles Green, and carrying two passengers

Early balloon flight, 1802
Early balloon flight. Spectators watching French balloonist Jeanne-Genevieve Garnerin (born 1779) ascending in a balloon on 28 March 1802

Garnerins parachute design, 1797
Garnerins parachute design. This is the design for the first parachute of the French balloonist Andre Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), and includes a scale

Early hot air balloon design, 1783
Early hot air balloon design. Design for a balloon with two men in the basket steering it by manipulation of a sail. A ladder connects the balloon to a parachute-style apparatus for safe descent in

English Channel balloon crossing, 1785
English Channel balloon crossing. French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) and US surgeon John Jefferies (1745-1819) arriving in Calais, France

Balloon and parachute. Historical artwork of a parachute suspended from the basket of the Royal Vauxhall hot air balloon. It took off from Vauxhall Gardens in London

USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, 1933
USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, after take-off. This Soviet balloon set a world record altitude in October 1933, reaching the stratosphere and a height of 18, 514 metres

Hot air balloons in flight

Charles Green, British balloonist
Charles Green (1785-1870), British balloonist. Green first ascended in a balloon on 19 July 1821. Between 1821 and 1852, he made 526 ascents

Vicenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut
Vicenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), Italian aeronaut, historical artwork. Lunardi became the first person to fly in Britain when he took off in a hot air balloon from Londons Royal Artillery Ground at

Robert Cocking, first parachute death
Robert Cocking (1776-1837), amateur artist and parachute inventor. He was the first person to be killed using a parachute. In 1802, he saw the first parachute jump in England

Military balloon crash, 1891
Military balloon crash. This crash took place on 25 May 1891, near Ermenonville Forest, France. It involved bad weather bringing down a French balloon from the Chalais-Meudon aerostation, near Paris

Hot air balloon gas burner

Moon observations, conceptual artwork

Zakharovs balloon flight, 1804
Zakharovs balloon flight. Artwork showing the first meteorological balloon research flight in Russia, made on 30 June 1804 from St Petersburg

Naval observation balloon, 19th century artwork. The balloon (upper right) is tethered to the ship below, and is being used to survey the movement of enemy ships and forces

Hot air balloon in a storm, artwork
Hot air balloon in a storm. Artwork of a hot air balloon being hit by lightning over Chicago, USA. Illustration from " Le Petit Journal", France (1891)

Balloon gas generation, 19th century
Balloon gas generation. These generators are being used to produce hydrogen gas for use in military balloons. This is part of the 1885 campaign by the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Abyssinia at

FILM STILL: ROOKIES, 1927. Starring Frank Currier, Marceline Day and Karl Dane

Ballooning over the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ballooning near the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ballooning over village near the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Upper Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hot-air Balloon, near Methven, Canterbury Plains, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Hot Air Balloons near Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Hot air balloons, Los Lunas, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Professor Baldwin Ballooning and Parachuting, 1888
Engraving showing 9 scenes from Professor Baldwins demonstration of ballooning and parachuting, held in the grounds of the Alexandra Palace, London, 1888

Balloon with Mirage
A hot air balloon with mirage and reflection

Gordon Bennett (Younger)
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (the younger) American newspaper proprietor, notable for backing explorers and sporting ventures including motoring, sailing and ballooning

Hot air balloon flight over the famous volcanic tufa rock formations around Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

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Hot air balloon and rock formations at dawn, Valley of the Gods, Utah, United States of America, North America

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Hot air balloon and rock formations at dawn, Valley of the Gods, Utah, United States of America, North America

Hot air balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Hot air ballooning, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Panoramic view from hot air balloon of Cappadocian landscape and hot air balloons, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Hot air ballooning over fields of sunflowers in the early morning, Charente, France, Europe

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"Ballooning: A Sky-High Adventure Unveiling Europe's Majestic Skies" Embark on a breathtaking journey as we explore the enchanting world of ballooning, where dreams take flight and imaginations soar. From the mesmerizing Bristol Balloon Festival in Avon, England to the picturesque landscapes of Stowmarket in Suffolk, this captivating event has captured hearts across the United Kingdom and beyond. Witness history unfold with Charles Green's remarkable balloon event in Stockport, as he defied gravity and left spectators awestruck. Marvel at the Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent, a regal spectacle that painted the skies with vibrant colors against London's iconic backdrop. Step back into time as we relive Mr. Sadler's daring ascent from Nottingham and Merton Fields in Oxford – courageous feats that pushed boundaries and paved the way for future adventurers. Picture yourself amidst Parisian charm, gazing up at a Montgolfier balloon gracefully gliding through its azure canvas. Experience an adrenaline rush as balloons ascend from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent during an exhilarating race organized by the Green brothers. Feel your heart skip a beat witnessing Sophie Blanchard fearlessly taking flight over Milan – her bravery inspiring generations to come. Uncover tales of epic battles fought among these majestic giants during "The Battle of Balloons, " where skilled pilots showcased their prowess high above European skies. And imagine floating serenely over Egypt's Valley of Kings aboard hot air balloons at dawn; an ethereal experience that offers unparalleled views of ancient wonders beneath you. Ballooning is more than just an adventure; it is a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable desire to conquer new horizons. So buckle up tight and let your spirit soar alongside these magnificent vessels as they paint Europe's heavens with splendorous hues - forever etching memories that will stay aloft within our souls.