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Godard's Montgolfier Balloon at Cremorne

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Date
1864
Location
London (England)
Cremorne Gardens (Organization : London, England)
Description
A page from the Illustrated London Times with an illustration showing Godard's balloon 'L'Aigle' [The Eagle], just before ascending from Cremorne Gardens in London, in July 1864. A large crowd is gathered and men are holding the ropes tethering the balloon to the ground. An article about the event is on the verso.
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