Night ascent. Royal Standard Tavern, pleasure grounds & tea
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Night ascent. Royal Standard Tavern, pleasure grounds & tea
Night ascent. Royal Standard Tavern, pleasure grounds & tea gardens... H. Brading, Proprietor... has, at the solicitation of several scientific gentlemen, prevailed on Mr. Gypson, who will... make an experimental trip, in the Royal Standard balloon, on Monday next, June 3, at ten o clock at night!... Text-only broadside announcing a balloon ascension at night by Richard Gypson from the Royal Standard Tavern, England, on June 3, 1839. In addition, Mr. Blanchard, a descendant of the celebrated Mons. Blanchard, the Inventor of the Parachute, will demonstrate the safe use of a parachute by a balloonist in the event of an explosion. Text also describes other activities that will take place during the evening. Date 1839
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EDITORS COMMENTS
A Night of Scientific Discovery and Entertainment: The Royal Standard Tavern's Unforgettable Evening of June 3, 1839 Amidst the bustling streets of England, an extraordinary event was announced at the Royal Standard Tavern. The proprietor, H. Brading, had succeeded in persuading the intrepid balloonist, Mr. Gypson, to make an unprecedented ascent into the night sky on Monday, June 3, at ten o'clock. This experimental journey, solicited by several scientific gentlemen, promised to expand the boundaries of human exploration. The excitement did not end there. In an added display of innovation and safety, Mr. Blanchard, a distinguished descendant of the renowned Monsieur Blanchard, the Inventor of the Parachute, would demonstrate the effective use of a parachute during the balloonist's flight. This groundbreaking demonstration aimed to alleviate concerns regarding the potential risks of such daring endeavors. The evening was not limited to these thrilling spectacles. The pleasure grounds and tea gardens of the Royal Standard Tavern provided an idyllic setting for visitors to enjoy a repast and refreshments while they awaited the night's events. The combination of scientific exploration, entertainment, and camaraderie created an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement that resonated throughout the community. The text-only broadside, announcing this extraordinary night, serves as a testament to the spirit of adventure and curiosity that defined the era. The Royal Standard Tavern's unforgettable evening of June 3, 1839, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of aeronautical achievement and the human quest for knowledge.
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