Note 3 — CREMORNE GARDENS
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In 1836 fireworks by Duffell and Darby. In 1837 a music and dancing licence was granted to ‘Charles Random.’ In 1837 and 1839 John Hampton’s balloon ascents and parachute experiments (cf. the Mirror, June 15, 1839). A fête-champêtre and Mrs. Graham’s balloon, June 16, 1838. ‘A fête-champêtre to the Foreign Ambassadors,’ July 21, 1838. Admission 5s. to 10s. 6d. Fête for the benefit of the Poles, 1840 (Bell’s Life, August 23, 1840).