Aerial view of Dudley Castle from the balloon

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Date:1890 - 1910 (c.)

Description:Aerial photograph from an album, taken from balloon of crowds at event at Dudley Castle. Visible in the top left corner is the bandstand with crowds arranged on seats around it.

Lieutenant Lempriere, who made this ascent, conducted his balloon ascents and parachute descents all over the UK. He resided at 169 Hunter's Road in Handsworth.

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Parks & Gardens Hunters Road Handsworth Entertainment Aviation 1920 - 1938 (Early 20th Century) 1914 - 1919 (World War I) 1901 - 1913 (Edwardian)

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham City Archives

Donor ref:Lempriere Archive MS1575 Archives Dept. (6/3726)

Source: Birmingham City Archives

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