April Collection (page 2)

Battle of Culloden
The final charge of the Royal troops, commanded by the duke of Cumberland, leading to total victory over the forces of the Young Pretender

WILHELM REICH (1897-1957). Austrian psychiatrist. Drawing by Olga-Szekely-Kovacs of Raich at the Eighth International Psychoanalytic Congress in April 1924 at Salzburg, Austria

Concorde 002 takes-off from Filton on its maiden flight on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- a foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB - Croydon vehicle workshops
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each location, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Surrender of General Lee - at Appomattox, C. H. Va. April 9th
Surrender of General Lee - at Appomattox, C.H. Va. April 9th 1865. Date c1873

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley between April and October 1924. With special instructions not to miss the Gold Coast section. 1924

The sinking of the Titanic by Fortunio Matania
An illustration showing the Titanic sinking with all its lights on. Life boats full of survivers can be seen in the foreground. Date: 15th April 1912

Advertisement for Jaeger in Festival of Britain Year, showing two women wearing classic fashions. Date: 1951

SOS message from Titanic
A wireless message received by the Russian steamer Birma from the Titanic about five minutes after Titanic struck the iceberg that sank her

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: late 1960s

CONCORDE 002 FLIES 1969
Brian Trubshaw pilots the British-built Supersonic transport aircraft, Concorde 002 on its maiden flight from Filton to Fairford, seven years before entering service. Date: 9 April 1969

George VI Weds Elizabeth
The wedding day of George VI (when Duke of York) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, with the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, and George V and Queen Mary. Date: 26 April 1923

Hanworth Park, Londons Country Flying Club
Illustration showing Londons Country Flying Club, a mansion set in the middle of Hanworth Park

The Divotee, H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration showing the results after a rather untalented golfer has tried to tee off

Psychology Booklet Ad
Advert for a booklet issued by the British Institute of Practical Psychology called " I can and I will" guaranteed to eradicate your inferiority complex forever

View of the luxurious reading room onboard the Titanic
A view of one of the many luxurious interior features of the Titanic; the reading and writing room. First class passengers travelled in style onboard the Titanic, having free use of the gym

Aztecs Warriors 1521
Despite the loss of the Fort of Xoloc and the raising to the ground of the Old Palace at Tenochtitlan, the exhausted Aztecs fight furiously on

Jeanne D arc at Orleans
Jeanne d Arc enters Orleans with the French army

The Dancer by Fred Purvis
Colour illustraton by Fred Purvis showing an elegant solitary dancer in a diaphonous yellow dress

Oxford V Cambridge 1958
An official souvenir from the Oxford versus Cambridge boat race from Putney to Mortlake on 5th April which was won by Cambridge by 3.5 lengths

Chartism Cartoon
NOT SO VERY UNREASONABLE... The Working Man presents his charter to Lord John Russell

Titanic at Cherbourg
The SS Titanic seen at night whilst visiting Cherbourg on the evening of 10th April 1912. Date: 1912

Brentor Church, high on a Dartmoor outcrop, Devon, England. Spring (April) 2009

The first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 G-APDA of BOAC
The first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4, G-APDA, of BOAC, at Hatfield on the day of its first flight, 27 April 1958. Date: 1958

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Delta mission to the ISS, artwork
Delta mission to the International Space Station (ISS) over the Netherlands, artwork. This mission (April 2004) included Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers and a variety of European science experiments

Sandown Park Racecourse, 1875
Engraving showing the track and stands of the then newly constructed Sandown Park Racecourse, 1875

Battle of Gibraltar
The battle of Gibraltar : a Dutch fleet finds the Spanish fleet in the bay of Gibraltar, and completely destroys it

Houston at San Jacinto
BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO General Sam Houston tells his men to Remember the Alamo !

Coventry General View
A general view of Coventry, Warwickshire

Clink Street, London
Close to Southwark Cathedral, Clink Street was the site of the Clink Prison where, in the 16th century, heretics were held; the bridges are used for transportation of goods

The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes
Rhodes was a diamond and gold mining entrepreneur and worked for the De Beers Mining Company. He was born on the 5th July 1853 and died March 26th 1902

Burnley Vs Liverpool
F.A. CUP FINAL: BURNLEY 1 LIVERPOOL 0 Various photographs of the match including scenes of spectators. Date: 25 April 1914

Spain (1925). Poster of the Festivals of Springtime

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing Cross
Blitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941

The Great Fight for the Championship

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Countess of Warwick at sons wedding
The Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn Maynard, Lady Brooke, leaving St Margarets Church, Westminster, after the marriage of her son Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville)

Charles Lightoller
Second Officer of the Titanic, who miraculous survived and gave evidence to the Sentorial Committee in New York

RAF Wellington bombers attacking a German airfield; Second
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Wellington bombers attacking the German airfield at Stavanger, Norway, during April 1940

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"April: A Month of Remarkable Moments and Memorable Milestones" As the rain poured down relentlessly, April seemed to be a complete wash-out, mirroring William Heath Robinson's comical illustration. However, amidst the gloom, there were shining moments that defined this month in history. In April 1960, the USS Intrepid (CV-11) stood tall as a symbol of American strength and resilience. Its presence evoked admiration and awe as it sailed through turbulent waters. The mass trespass of Kinder Scout echoed defiance against societal norms. This act of rebellion in April left an indelible mark on the fight for public access to land. Transporting us back to another era was the Monaco Grand Prix Poster from 1932. The vibrant colors and sleek design captured the essence of speed and glamour that still define this iconic race today. HMAS Melbourne (21), proudly sailing under Her Majesty's Australian Ship banner, showcased maritime prowess in April's vast oceans. It represented unity among nations while protecting their shared interests. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston embarked on an extraordinary journey around the globe during this eventful month. His courageous feat demonstrated human determination and pushed boundaries beyond imagination. An overhead view revealed Dublin during the Easter Rising—a pivotal moment in Irish history when dreams clashed with reality. The city became a battleground where hope fought against oppression. The launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead marked a new chapter for naval supremacy in April 1937. This majestic vessel embodied innovation and power as it set sail into uncharted waters. David Wright's artwork "Off with the Old, On with the New" encapsulated renewal amid change—an apt reflection for April's transformative spirit year after year. Returning once again to Monaco Grand Prix—this time from 1930—the thrill intensified as engines roared along its famous streets. Speed demons embraced danger head-on while spectators held their breaths at every turn.