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Pioneer aviator Claude Graham-White and Alderman Brighouse

Claude Graham-White in his biplane with Alderman Brighouse. 

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Comments In 1910, the August Bank Holiday, Claude Graham-White flew from Blackpool carnival and landed on Southport beach.
His arrival caused quite a stir, it drew large crowds to the beach, mounted police had to clear enough space so, that Claude could take off again and return to Blackpool.
Location Southport
Photograph Date
Photograph ID NS_P95_67