The New Hungerford Market, London, On the Day of the Opening, July 2, 1833, with the Ascent of Mr. Graham in his Balloon
John Samuelson Templeton Irish
After Robert William Billings British
Not on view
Public events were often accompanied by balloon ascents in the nineteenth century. Here, a crowd has gathered to celebrate the completion of the New Hungerford Market, on the Strand in London, and to watch the ascent of George Graham, in a balloon from the building's courtyard. The international aspirations of the new market are signaled by the array of flags flying from its portico. Designed by William Fowler in the Roman style, the colonnades of the upper portion, shown here, sheltered vendors selling meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and dairy products.
