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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/28/9
Former Reference2/166
TitleA Representation of the Ascension of Lunardi's British Flag Balloon, with George Biggin Esq and Mrs Sage from Royal George Rotunda St Georges Fields
Date[1785]
DescriptionA scene of crowds watching the take-off of a balloon. On the far right is a building with a central pediment and portico, and people standing on the roof. In front of building are two smaller buildings, possibly gate-houses, and an obelisk. In the background can be seen the masts of a ship. On the far left is what appears to be a grandstand. The crowds fill the scene, most are on foot, but there are some carriages. Available on CD 157.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information The flight depicted is that of Mr Biggin and Mrs Sage, which took place on 29 June 1785. The balloon took off from St George's Fields, south of the River Thames. The obelisk, on the right of the picture, was erected in 1770, at the centre of St George's Circus.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 466 x 290 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/28/6 for more information on Lunardi and the flight, and D5459/1/28/7 and D5459/1/28/8 for other depictions of the balloon.
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A Representation of the Ascension of Lunardi's British Flag Balloon, with George Biggin Esq and Mrs Sage from Royal George Rotunda St Georges Fields

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