Ascents Collection

Emperor Max at St. Martin's Wall with crossbow and praying, Maximilian I 22 March 1459, 12 January 1519, Austria
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Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland, Historic
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Advertisement for tethered balloon ascents from Ashburnham Park, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, c1868 (litho)
6030977 Advertisement for tethered balloon ascents from Ashburnham Park, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, c1868 (litho) by English School

Boeing 707-399C
British Caledonian Bcal Boeing 707-300C Climbing out after Take-Off Date: 1970s

WW2 Fighter Air Ace Squadron Leader E. J Gracie Climbing ?
WW2 Fighter Air Ace Squadron Leader E.J Gracie Climbing out of Cockpit Date: 1940s

The balloon mania which swept across Europe
A pair of late 18th century French lithographs which reflect the balloon mania which swept across Europe at the time of the first balloon ascents

James Glaisher
JAMES GLAISHER English aeronaut and founder of the Meteorological Society (1850), best known for his balloon ascents with Coxwell. Date: 1809 - 1903

Henry Coxwell
HENRY COXWELL English balloonist, who made several scientific ascents with Glaisher. Date: 1819 - 1900

Switzerland - Grindelwald, the Wetterhorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view of Mount Wetterhorn from the town of Grindelwald. Long famed as a winter tourist destination with slopes for beginners

Locomotive balloon in Vauxhall Gardens
The locomotive balloon designed by a Mr Bell, a forerunner of the 20th century Zeppelin, which made several ascents at the famous Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in the 1850s

Vincenzo Lunardi - 1
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian aviator who made many balloon ascents in England. Date: 1759 - 1806

Vincenzo Lunardi - 2
VINCENZO LUNARDI Italian aviator who made many balloon ascents in England. Date: 1759 - 1806

Balloon Ascending Entrance Lord Cricket Ground
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Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Green in that fatal parachute experiment of Mr. Robert Cocking s, July 24th, 1837, from Vauxhall Gardens

Edward Spencer (b1799) English lawyer who accompanied the balloonist Charles Green on many ascents. On 24 July 1837 a balloon piloted by Green and Spencer rose from Vauxhall Gardens, London

Mr. Edward Spencer, Born May 8th 1799 Who Accompanied Mr. Charles Green In That Fatal Parachute Experiment Of Mr. Robert Cocking s, July 24th, 1837, From Vauxhall Gardens

Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Green in that fatal parachute experiment of Mr. Robert Cocking s, July 24th, 1837, from Vauxhall Gardens

Albert with Piccard
ALBERT I with professor PICCARD, the intrepid Belgian scientist whose record- breaking submarine descents and altitude ascents made headline news worldwide. Date: 1875 - 1934

Gold mining at Johannesburg
An aerial photograph of gold mines in Johannesburg. The photograph was taken by Captain Spelterini on one of his balloon ascents

Henry Coxwell - 2
HENRY COXWELL English balloonist, who made several scientific ascents with Glaisher

Sport / Climbing / Peck
ANNIE PECK The American climber who attempted many dangerous ascents in the Andes

Gay Lussac Balloonflight
French scientist GAY-LUSSAC makes one of his ascents at Paris - the first instance of a manned aerial device being used for scientific purposes

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"Ascending to New Heights: A Journey Through Time and Adventure" Step back in time as we embark on a captivating journey of ascents, where bravery meets determination and the human spirit conquers new frontiers. In the 15th century, Emperor Max stands tall at St. Martin's Wall, crossbow in hand and praying for strength. His ascent symbolizes not only his personal quest but also Austria's historic rise to power. A digital reproduction from the 19th century brings this momentous event to life. Meanwhile, a mountaineer finds himself roped out in a treacherous chimney during an arduous climb in Switzerland circa 1880. This difficult situation epitomizes the challenges faced by those who dare to conquer mountains, pushing themselves beyond their limits. An advertisement from c1868 entices thrill-seekers with tethered balloon ascents at Ashburnham Park in London. The allure of soaring through the skies captures our imagination as we envision ourselves floating above cityscapes, embracing freedom like never before. The Boeing 707-399C takes us into modern times with its powerful engines propelling us towards new horizons. As aviation technology advances rapidly after World War II, Squadron Leader E. J Gracie climbs aboard his fighter aircraft with unwavering courage, ready to defend his country's honor. Henry Coxwell emerges as a true pioneer of hot air ballooning as he fearlessly navigates through Swiss landscapes near Grindelwald's majestic Wetterhorn peak. His daring exploits inspire awe and admiration for those who seek adventure amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Vauxhall Gardens witnesses an extraordinary spectacle as a locomotive-shaped balloon gracefully rises into the sky—a testament to mankind's unyielding desire for innovation and exploration.