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Auguste and Jean Piccard, twin brothers, were born in Basel, Switzerland. Auguste became a physicist, and Jean an organic chemist and aeronautical engineer. Each earned a doctorate in natural science from the Swiss Institute of Technology, and devoted his adult life to scientific research and education. They contributed significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the stratosphere, ballooning and of the means for man to survive in a high altitude environment. Although the brothers were physically separated most of their lives, they collaborated on their research efforts throughout their careers.
28 January 1884

The British Balloon Museum and Library is the official museum of the British Balloon and Airship Club. It was formed in 1979 by a small group of balloonists, with the objective of preserving the many different items associated with and used in hot air and gas ballooning. The museum is run entirely by volunteers - not all balloonists - and is funded by private and corporate donations and annual subscriptions of the "Friends".

Events

British Balloon & Airship Club AGM

11 March 2012
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British Balloon Museum & Library Inflation Days

Date: 19 May 2012 00:00 to 20 May 2012 00:00
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News

BBM&L AGM & Luncheon Report by Tim Turner

As usual the last Sunday of October (the day you get an extra hour in bed) was the BBM&L AGM and Annual Luncheon at the Elcot Hotel near Newbury (where the Icicle trade show takes place).

Once again it was a very successful event, not only a very sociable one but financially beneficial for the Museum - all due to the generosity of the Friends of the Museum and appreciation to Jenni for setting it all up.
We had the usual raffle and auction of donated items, plus an 'auction of promises' which turned out to be very successful. Amongst the many 'promises', was a gas balloon flight to take place from Germany (donated by Colin Butter) successfully bid for by Terry Adams over from South Africa!

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2012 Balloon Calendar

The British Balloon Museum & Library have just released their 2012 Calendar.

The designer searched the Museum's extensive archives, and each picture he chose our skilled Archivist was able to tell a story about it.

This ballooning calendar is not just a place to write notes and birthdays, but almost like a small history book of ballooning, both gas and hot air, right up to the nearly modern day.

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Exciting New Ballooning Exhibition at Cameron Balloons Ltd
On 1 April 2011 staff and guests gathered at the Cameron factory in Bedminster, Bristol UK, to celebrate the company's 40th birthday.
The British Balloon Museum & Library were invited to create and install a permanent Museum exhibit to mark the occasion.
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