Lempriere at Grand Gala in York

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Date:1900 - 1920 (c.)

Description:Photograph of balloon ascent, recorded as:"Lieut. Lempriere, Grand Gala, York, 1921"

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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Plucky Ballooning

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Lempriere at Grand Gala in York

Photograph of balloon ascent, recorded as:"Lieut. Lempriere, Grand Gala, York, 1921" Lieutenant Lempriere, ...

Photograph of balloon in flight

It is not stated where this balloon is in flight but it was taken at one of Lieutenant Lempriere's balloon ...

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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. (6/3727)

Source: Birmingham City Archives

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