Home > Flight > The story of aerial photography
Stamford Hill CVS01_01_054
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Stamford Hill CVS01_01_054
Stonebridge Road, Stamford Hill and Seven Sisters Curve (part of the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway), Haringey, Greater London. This image, taken from a balloon at 2000ft in May 1882, is the earliest extant aerial photograph taken in the British Isles and the worlds first truly successful vertical aerial photograph. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892
Media ID 12193362
© Historic England Archive
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Flight
> England from the Air
> London from the Air
> Flight
> The story of aerial photography
> Historic Images
> The Victorian Age
> The 1880s
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.