April Collection (page 5)

Church of the Holy Cross, the parish church of Crediton in early Spring, Devon, England. April 2009

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyonweds Albert, Duke of York
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, pictured together at Buckingham Palace on their wedding day on 26th April 1923. Date: 1923

Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover - George VI
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert of York (the future King George VI) to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 - The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Watercolour by William Heath, unsigned, 1818 (c).Possibly the original design for Wellingtons Victories plate 29, drawn and etched by W Heath

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

Poster design, Brussels International Exhibition, April to November 1935. Date: 1935

Mr Grahams balloon ascent, Kew Bridge
Poster advertising Aerostation. Mr Grahams Sixteenth Ascent from the gardens of the Star & Garter Tavern, Kew Bridge, London. Date: 4 April 1825

North America, USA, Washington, Seattle. Cherry trees on the University of Washington campus

CHICAGO: WOMEN, 1941. Women on Easter Sunday on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941

CM18 7723 Darrell Woods, Cooper Mk12
Darrell Woods, Cooper Mk12, Formula 3, 500 Cars, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography, classic cars

CM18 7074 Philip Strickland, Bentley 4 Litre Le Mans, VDP
Philip Strickland, Bentley 4 Litre Le Mans, VDP, GP Italia and Lanchester Trophy Race, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy

CJ6 8266 Ian Fyfe, Riley 12-70 Special
Ian Fyfe, Riley 12/70 Special, Silverstone Trophy Race, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography

LUMBERJACK, 1907. An old lumberjack leaning against a giant sequoia log, Northern California. Photograph, 15 April 1907

de Havilland DH85 Leopard Moth, G-AIYS, at Croydon, April 1947

Gladys McIntyre giving doughnuts to an American infantryman of the 26th Division at Ansonville, North Carolina
WORLD WAR I: INFANTRYMAN. Gladys McIntyre giving doughnuts to an American infantryman of the 26th Division at Ansonville, North Carolina, 9 April 1918

Bristol Freighter IA F-BCJM
Bristol Freighter IA, F-BCJM, of Socie

de Havilland DH115 Vampire Trainer T55 333
de Havilland DH115 Vampire Trainer T55, 333, was delivered to the Iraqi Air Force in April 1953. Date: 1953

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Showing men training their hoses on the east face of a building

A betrothed couple exchanging rings in April: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: APRIL. A betrothed couple exchanging rings in April: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

WW1 / 1915 / AIR / COURTRAI
Rhodes-Moorhouse bombs the railway at Courtrai, wins the Victoria Cross but dies of his wounds. Date: 26 April 1915

GLC-LFB appliance fleet - 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 - Turntable Ladder at Brigade HQ
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

British rigid airship No. 9 in flight, WW1
British rigid airship No. 9 (also known as 9r) during the First World War, the first British rigid airship to be completed by Vickers

Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival

Concorde 002
The second Concorde prototype (002) takes shape on the final assembly jig at Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

Front cover of The Bystander by Rick Elmes
A front cover illustration by Rick Elmes entitled The Minx, depicting an elegant young woman in evening dress, with her fur-trimmed coat falling off her shoulders

Britannia and Eve front cover, April 1954
An elegant woman in a full-skirted dress with a nipped in waist typical of 1950s fashion, poses with hat and gloves finishing off her ensemble

Mrs Florence Emily Hardy
Florence Emily Hardy, nee Dugdale, second wife of the novelist Thomas Hardy, pictured in 1914. Florence was Hardys secretary and herself a write of childrens books

The Opening of the Royal Albert Hall, March 1871
Engraving showing the interior of the Royal Albert Hall, London, during its Grand Opening by Queen Victoria, on the 29th March 1871

Hiker & Camper Mag / 4. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring spring daffodils

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Newcastle United vs. Barnsley, F. A. Cup Final, 1910
Illustration of the F.A. Cup Final between Newcastle United and Barnsley, with one of the Barnsley defenders (in dark shirts) chesting down the ball; Crystal Palace Football Ground, 23rd April 1910

Great Salt Desert, satellite image. North is at top. Desert soil and mud is light brown, barren rocky areas are pink, and salt pans are blue

Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata)
Japanese cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata)

Me 110 over Greece
Italy; a German twin-engined Messerschmitt 110 fighter over the mountains of Sicily : german aircraft came to help the Italians eject the Allies from the Mediterranean

Culloden Battlefield
After the battle : Royal soldiers mop up the remnants of the Pretenders forces on Drummossie Moor : the savage reprisals earned Cumberland the sobriquet of Butcher

Tending Oyster Beds
American oystermen of New Jersey plant millions of young, unmarketable oysters at the end of the season, in April, to be harvested later in the year

Battle of Concord Bridge
The Fight at Concord Bridge

Titanic / Southampton 1912
A bad omen: as the Titanic leaves Southampton, the steamer New York accidentally breaks its moorings. Captain Smith stops Titanics engines and a collision is avoided

Events / Culloden / 1746
Charles Edward Stuart in action on the battlefield

First Car in Paris
The first automobile in the streets of Paris is Leon Serpollets Voiture Miracle, authorised by the police to drive in public

Fashion design by Eva Lutyens. 1936

April Love by Arthur Hughes, Pre-Raphaelite artist. 19th century

The James Caird, Dudley Docker and Stancomb Wills Moored to the Ice-floe in the Weddell
828383 The James Caird, Dudley Docker and Stancomb Wills Moored to the Ice-floe in the Weddell Sea, April 1916, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Marston

Rolling countryside near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Spring (April ) 2016

April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Avril - Le Chateau De Dourdan. Engagement scene with a couple exchanging rings in front of witnesses

Drawing by Harold Auerbach, Olten, Switzerland
Pen and ink drawing by Harold Auerbach, Olten, Solothurn, Switzerland, April 1910. Date: 1910

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"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.