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Tales of balloon flight. Hand-coloured engraving of two men in a balloon flying over London. This engraving is by William Lionel Wyllie, who made sketches over London from a balloon c.1880-1884 - this one appeared in The Graphic magazine on September 11th 1880. It shows one of the balloons participating in the International Contest between England and France in 1880 that flew from Crystal Palace to Hayling Island. The contest was one of " a serious of simultaneous ascents with the view of endeavouring to ascertain the various currents of air at different heights, as well as other collateral matters of interest." From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 11488834
Filename: cvs01_01_042.jpg
Size: 4724 x 4724 (25.3MB)
Date: 16th December 2015
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
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This print titled "Ballooning CVS01_01_042" takes us back in time to the fascinating era of balloon flight. Hand-coloured and expertly engraved by William Lionel Wyllie, this image showcases two adventurous men soaring above the iconic cityscape of London. Created between 1880-1884, it was first published in The Graphic magazine on September 11th, 1880. The scene captured here is from the International Contest between England and France in 1880, where balloons embarked on a daring journey from Crystal Palace to Hayling Island. This contest aimed to study the various currents of air at different altitudes and explore other intriguing aspects related to ballooning. Part of the esteemed Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection dating from 1882-1892, this lantern slide offers a glimpse into Victorian society's fascination with aerostats and their potential for exploration. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure during that period. As we admire this remarkable engraving, let us transport ourselves back to an age when hot air balloons symbolized both scientific curiosity and romantic escapades through the skies. Historic England Archive has preserved this piece of history for us all to appreciate – reminding us that even centuries-old images can still inspire awe and wonder today.
