Date:1900 - 1920 (c.)
Description:Publicity postcard for Lieut. Lempriere, reading: 'Aeronautical Displays.. All Agents and Secretaries for Fetes, Galas, Flower Shows, Sports, Exhibitions, Carnivals, etc., requiring a BIG ATTRACTION should note the address and send for terms to LIEUT. LEMPRIERE, The Popular Reliable Aeronaut, who is open to accept engagements for BALLOON ASCENTS or PARACHUTE DESCENTS in any part of the World. Parachute Races between Lieut. Lempriere and his charming Lady Pupils at all times ensures big gates. Large Captive Balloons for Exhibitions, etc., a speciality.' Lempriere lived at 169 Hunters Road in Handsworth.
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Lieutenant George Philip Lempriere of Handsworth was famous throughout Great Britain and Europe for ...
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Lempriere understood the power of good publicity and he never missed any opportunity to promote and ...
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Donor ref:Lempriere Archive MS1575 Archives Dept. (6/3710)
Source: Birmingham City Archives
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