https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1660

no.2195

Flying machines

Early 20th century

A version of Sir Hyram Maxim's captive flying machine ride in operation with passengers on the rotary swing, near Blackpool promenade. A crowd of people on the right looking towards the sea with an almost empty open space in the foreground.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1660

no.2195

Flying machines

Early 20th century

A version of Sir Hyram Maxim's captive flying machine ride in operation with passengers on the rotary swing, near Blackpool promenade. A crowd of people on the right looking towards the sea with an almost empty open space in the foreground.

Location: Blackpool Pleasure Beach Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/6429
Sankey Number: 2195

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Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318

Page Number: 25

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