The Royal Aero Club Balloon Rally at Reading Gasworks, June 1906.

The Royal Aero Club Balloon Rally at Reading Gasworks, June 1906. Six inflated balloons are visible, and to the right, a deflated balloon and its basket. One of them bears the name "Enchantress." Hoses between the gas mains and two of the balloons can be seen, with groups of people standing round. 1900-1909: copy of an older photograph.

Image Details

Image Title The Royal Aero Club Balloon Rally at Reading Gasworks, June 1906.
Date 1906
Format Illustration
Description Black and white photograph; 16 x 24 cm.
Subject Gas supply -- Reading -- Illustrations
Balloons and Ballooning -- Reading -- Illustrations
Ordnance Survey Map Reference SU726736 SU726737 SU727736 SU727737 SU728736 SU728737
Collection Local Studies Collection
Horizon Number: 1394616
Type Reference stock
Call Number: R/QR
Status Reference

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