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The Pictorial Times

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Date
1845
Location
Zoological Gardens (Chessington, Surrey)
Vauxhall Gardens (London, England)
Description
Article about important ballooning events in England, particularly Vincent Lunardi's first ascent, the attempt by Chevalier de Moret to make an ascent before Lunardi, and Charles Green's night ascents. An accompanying illustration shows Green in the car of his balloon setting a fireworks display.
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