The true story behind the Major Motion Picture — and one of the greatest daredevil stories in the history of aviation. In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before. A pioneer of weather forecasting and of photography, and a founding member of the Royal Meteorological Society, he wanted to take ground-breaking research measurements from different altitudes. On 5th September, along with experienced balloonist Henry Co...

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the era human aviation. Since the first manned ballo...

The true story behind the major motion picture—and one of the greatest daredevil stories in the history of aviation, with an introduction by Professor Liz Bentley, chief executive at the Royal Meteorological SocietyIn 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before. A pioneer of weather forecasting and of photography and a founding member of the Royal Meteorological Society, he wanted to take grou...

"You may be familiar with James' Glaisher's story from the film The Aeronauts." - The Aeronauts: Travels in the Air (2019)James Glaisher, with his captain, Mr. Coxwell, went higher than any one before or after." -Chatterbox 1905"James Glaisher, who made 28 balloon ascents between 1862 and 1866, was almost asphyxiated while trying to sample the composition of air at 29,000 feet." - ITOS: Night-day Meteorological Satellite (1970)"Glaish...

"Art-Studies from Nature, as Applied to Design" is a collaborative work by James Glaisher, F. Edward Hulme, and Robert Hunt that explores the intricate relationship between nature and artistic design. The authors delve into the natural world, examining its forms, colors, and patterns, and how these elements can inspire and enhance artistic creativity. Through detailed illustrations and insightful commentary, the book serves as a guide for artists and designers, encouraging them to draw ins...

IN this series of papers it will be our desire to direct the attention of the architect, manufacturer, and designer, to some of the beautiful forms of nature, which, though easily accessible, seem to have scarcely received the consideration they deserve; to give a brief account of the habits, peculiarities, and localities of the plants as they come before us; to cite from time to time examples, either English or foreign, of their use in the ornament of the past; and generally to add such d...