The handbill describes Mr G. Courtney's second attempt of crossing the Avon Gorge at 6:30pm on Monday 5 June 1826. The first crossing took place on 22 May 1826 when Courtney 'flew' across the Avon Gorge horizontally from a rope suspended from a point above the Giant's Cave to a tree in Leigh Woods. As well as a poem, the item includes a woodcut illustration showing winged figure flying over the Avon Gorge.
Sans titreV26506 T. Reverse has notes on the bridge.
Sans titreNo. 12600. Reverse has a description and note on the history of Kenmare.
Sans titreReverse has notes and poem about Brooklyn Bridge.
Sans titreNo. 2501. Reverse has descriptive notes.
Sans titreNo. 2522. Reverse has descriptive notes.
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