Henri L'Estrange tightrope walker

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateMarch 2019DescriptionIn the late 1870s Henri L'Estrange became famous when he crossed Willoughby Bay on a tightrope more than 100 meters above the water. He was also an early balloonist landing his craft somewhere around Manly Vale, Balgowlah or Fairlight.
A later attempt to ride a two wheeled cycle along a tightrope across Bantry Bay failed and he returned to tightrope walking. SubjectsCircus performersBallooniststightrope walkersCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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Henri L'Estrange tightrope walker