April Collection (page 6)

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

Leaflet, London Sketch Club Smoker, April 1934
Leaflet advertising a London Sketch Club Smoker (smoking party), taking place on Friday 13 April 1934 at a venue in Marylebone Road, London NW1, with pictures from 6.30

Arsenal & Newcastle. Bateup ready to save for the Arsenal
Slide showing a photograph from a football match with the words: Arsenal & Newcastle. Bateup ready to save for the Arsenal. Edwin (Teddy) Bateup (16 May 1881 29 April 1939). Part of Box 366

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

LFB fire appliance on the road, London
An LFB fire appliance on the road, London, 16 April 1955. Date: 1955

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 46, April 1926
Illustration Heures de Paris from Paris Plaisirs number 46, April 1926 Date: 1926

Launch of Shamrock V
The Shamrock V yacht, commissioned by Sir Thomas Lipton to contest the Americas Cup, is launched at Gosport, Hampshire following the naming ceremony by Lady Shaftesbury Date: 14 April 1930

Mine! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a blue dress picks some flowers through a fence. Date: 1936

EASTER REBELLION PARADE, 1933. Irish women parade through Dublin in commemmoration of those who died during the Easter Rebellion of April 1916. Photograph, 1933

CM18 7282 Leonard Lord, Riley Falcon
Leonard Lord, Riley Falcon, All-Comers Handicap race, pre-war cars, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing

CM18 7311 Lucy Delaney, Lea-Francis Hyper
Lucy Delaney, Lea-Francis Hyper, All-Comers Handicap race, pre-war cars, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing

View of City by Sea

THEODOR REIK (1888-1969). Austrian psychoanalyst. Caricature drawn by Robert Bereny at the Eighth International Psychoanalytical Congress at Salzburg, Austria, in April 1924

WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 1912. Tower construction for the Woolworth Building on lower Broadway, New York City, which was completed in April 1913. Photograph by Irving Underhill, 1 July 1912

LONDON: ROWING, 1865. Procession of the London Boat Clubs on the Thames River, the opening ceremony of the Thames Rowing Season. Wood engraving, English, April 1865

Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels
Cover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions

Gal toliet soap
Full page colour advertisement for Gal toilet soap from 1929

Derby County vs. Bury F. A. Cup Final, 1903
Illustration of a Derby County defender heading the ball clear, as Bury attack during the F.A. Cup Final, 18th April 1903

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th
Illustration of an aerial mono rail (note date, 1st April 1905) as a vision of the future for railways. The caption states The scientific prophet looks forward to electric traction on this system

Front cover from The Bystander 1936
A colourful cover of an aeroplane flying over the coast. As aviation increased during the 1930s, the Bystander published a Flying Number each year

Sappers & Miners / Hill 60
Sappers and miners of the Royal Engineers drive a tunnel under Hill 60 at Ypres, obliterated by a mine fired by the British in April 1915

Chartist Procession
The Chartist demonstration : the procession at Blackfriars Bridge, London

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting and looking at camera, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Male Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) giving seed to a female Hawfinch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

CM18 5465 Martyn Spurrell, John Coates, Austin A40 Speedwell
Martyn Spurrell, John Coates, Austin A40 Speedwell, HRDC Touring Greats, TC63, BRSCC, Brands Hatch, Race Weekend, April, 2017, British Racing and Sports Car Club, , cars, Championship, classic cars

Be Careful Baby, by Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo. First produced in England at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, March 1918, then the Apollo Theatre, London, April 1918

Liverpool - Birkenhead Park - The Lake - Lake with Buildings opposite surrounded by Trees. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool

Edwardian couple at Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire
Finely dressed, on the left is Kate Nash and beside her is Edgar Battersby, brother of the photographer. Edgar volunteered as a Private for service in the Great War

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

CM18 6758 Ben Colburn, Austin A35 Academy, Nick Powell, Austin A35 Academy
Ben Colburn, Austin A35 Academy, Nick Powell, Austin A35 Academy, HRDC Academy & A Series Challenge, HRDC, BRSCC, Brands Hatch, Season opener, Race Weekend, April, 2017

CJ6 8247 Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports
Andrew Hall, Frazer Nash Super Sports, Silverstone Trophy Race, VSCC, Formula Vintage, Round 1, Silverstone, April 2017, Silverstone, April 2017, April, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography

CM18 6298 Larry Cosmin, Fiesta Championship, Fiesta ST
Larry Cosmin, Fiesta Championship, Fiesta ST, BRSCC, Brands Hatch, Race Weekend, April, 2017, British Racing and Sports Car Club, , cars, Championship, classic cars, classic event

Roy Chadwick with the first, short-lived Avro 534 Baby prototype, April 1919

A Climbing Turn on the Bat Bantam. Original fine pencil drawing (27cm x 36cm) reproduced in Flight 7 April 1921. Roderic Hill drawing. Date: 1921

The Sopwith Tabloid seaplane at Monaco, 20 April 1914, when it won the Schneider Trophy contest flown by Howard Pixton. Date: 1914

Finding the Savior in the Temple, c 1859 by William Holman Hunt OM (2 April 1827 - 7 September 1910) was an English painter, and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement

Constantinople Fall - 3
The cannon of sultan Orban Date: April 1453

Anglo-Russian Festival
A Russian sailor watching part of the huge crowd waiting to get on board the Soviet ships during the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship. Date: April 1956

Columbia Space Shuttle
The Columbia Space Shuttle (Orbiter Vehicle Designation OV 102). On its first flight in April 1981, it orbited the earth 36 times. Its last flight was in 2003. Date: photo 1983

Russians Visit Oxford
Crowd control police on motorbikes during a visit of Soviet leaders to Oxford, England. Date: April 1956

Russian Bear Seeks Peace
CARTOON The Russian Bear in search of peace (during the provisional government after the April revolution) Date: April 1917

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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.