Aerial view from the balloon

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Date:1900

Description:Aerial photograph from an album, taken from balloon of roof tops - sadly the photograph does not list the location. The long line in the bottom right hand corner is probably a rope from the balloon.

Lempriere's aeronautical displays with balloons and parachutes attracted large crowds. He and his family lived and worked in Handsworth for most of their lives.

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham City Archives

Donor ref:Lempriere Archive MS1575 Archives Dept. (6/3705)

Source: Birmingham City Archives

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