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The first ascent of the Great Montgolfier Balloon, on Her Majesties Birth-day, May 24th

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Date
1838
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Zoological Gardens (Chessington, Surrey)
Description
Clipping from an article about the Great Montgolfier balloon scheduled to ascend from the Surrey Zoological Gardens in London on Queen Victoria's birthday in May 1838. Contains a description of the balloon and a short history of "fire balloons."
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