Locomotive balloon in Vauxhall Gardens
The locomotive balloon designed by a Mr Bell, a forerunner of the 20th century Zeppelin, which made several ascents at the famous Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in the 1850s. Lord Palmerston prohibited balloon exhibitions which eventually led to the closure of the gardens
Picture No
10724106
Media ID
46096903
Size
3100px x 5764px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
19th century poster reproduced in The Sketch, 20 March 1918
Date
1850s
