What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: This site, formerly known as Company's Wharf, was the location of Nottingham's first successful balloon flight on November 1st 1813 by James Sadler (1753-1828) Recorded plaque organisation: Nottingham Civic Society.
James Sadler was a pioneering English aeronaut and inventor; he is historically important for his contributions to early ballooning, including organizing Nottingham's first successful balloon flight in 1813.
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