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All on fire, or the doctors disappointed, a view taken in Lo
All on fire, or the doctors disappointed, a view taken in Lord Foleys Garden, Sep. 29, 1784. Print shows second trial by Dr. John Sheldon, anatomist, to launch a balloon at Lord Foleys grounds in Portland Place, London, which resulted in the balloons destruction by fire (Source: LTC. Rolt, The Aeronauts, 1966, p. 67.). Date Oct. 20, 1784
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1784 Disappointed Doctors Tissandier Aeronautics
All on Fire, or The Doctors Disappointed - A View Taken in Lord Foley's Garden, September 29, 1784
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is an intriguing historical print that captures the second trial of Dr. John Sheldon's balloon experiment in Portland Place, London. The image, taken on October 20, 1784, documents the disappointing outcome of Sheldon's attempt to launch a hot air balloon, which ended in flames. Dr. Sheldon, an accomplished anatomist, was determined to make a significant contribution to the emerging field of aeronautics. He had previously conducted a successful tethered balloon experiment in 1783, but his ambition was to make a free flight. The print depicts the second trial, where Sheldon's balloon, filled with hot air from a fire beneath, was launched with the hope of achieving lift-off. Unfortunately, the experiment did not go as planned. As the balloon began to rise, a spark from the fire ignited the envelope, causing it to burst into flames. The doctors and onlookers, including Lord Foley, watched in disappointment as the balloon was destroyed. The incident marked a setback for Sheldon's aeronautical pursuits but served as a valuable lesson for future experiments. This print, from the collection of LTC Rolt's "The Aeronauts," offers a glimpse into the early days of hot air ballooning and the spirit of scientific inquiry that drove pioneers like Dr. Sheldon to push the boundaries of human knowledge. The image is a reminder of the risks and challenges that accompanied the pursuit of innovation and progress.
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