Ballooning
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Date
1864Description
Four articles about events at the Royal Cremorne Gardens in August and September, 1864. The longest article is about the ascent of Eugéne Godard's Montgolfier balloon, describing its dimensions and ascent. Three shorter articles announce entertainments in the Gardens, including Godard's ascent, open-air concerts and Loissett's troupe of performers. For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/610
Subject
Horse racing -- England, Ballooning, Balloon ascensions, Entertainers, Godard, Eugéne, 1827-1890, Loissett, active 1864