April Collection (page 7)

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

Southern festoon butterfly (Zerynthia polyxena). This is the darker orange form (forma ochracea). Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in April

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis). Photographed in April

Transvaal daisies (Gerbera jamesonii). Photographed in April

Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. )
Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp.). Photographed in April

Britannia and Eve, April 1940
Front cover illustration featuring an attractive lady at the wheel of a car, although where the rest of the car is is anyones guess

Panorama of Richmond, Virginia after capture by Federals
Panorama of the city of Richmond, Virginia (the top engraving joins with the lower one, end to end) in April 1865 when it was entered by Federal troops after the Confederacy had evacuated the city

Poster advertising a collection for nurses
German poster advertising a collection for nurses, to thank them for their work during the First World War

Railway signal at night
Colour-light signalling, a modern innovation in the early 1960s, on an electrified railway line. Electrification of busy routes demanded a system of train control that was rapid

The Fort at Chitral
The Chitral Expedition: the fort at Chitral as seen from the river

Chitral Combat 1895
The Chitral expedition - from a sketch by. Mr. A.D Greenhill Gardyne. Officers and men struggle against the enemy 100 yards from the point of the cliff at Chitral

Trafalgar Square Fountain, London, 1845
Engraving showing one of the fountains of Trafalgar Square, London, with (top left and right) a sectional view of the wells under the square, which were dug to supply the fountains

Scenes in Edmonton, London, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes in Edmonton, North London, 1883. The images show (clockwise from top left): Lambs Cottage; The Rose and Crown; Edmonton Church; Grave of Charles Lamb; Church Road

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

Rome Centenary
Patriotic Romans celebrate the 26th centenary of the founding of their city by Romulus and Remus

Gloria Swanson as Sunya
Close-up of Gloria Swanson (1897-1983), screen actress, in the United Artists film, The Love of Sunya

Sf Earthquake Photograph
The heart of the factory district, devastated by the earthquake and the flames

Drinking / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper and his friends get drunk on Easter Monday

The relief at Ekowe
Lord Chelmsford(1827-1905) riding out to meet Colonel E.K Pearson(1834-1909) about a mile from Fort Ekowe, with troops following

Edward V / Players / 17 / 50
EDWARD V Reigned from April to June 1483

Russia / 1918 / Royals
The Russian royal family in captivity at Tobolsk, where they were held from September 1917 to April 1918

George(Iv) Weds Caroline
George, prince of Wales, weds Caroline of Brunswick in the Chapel Royal; the Archbishop of Canterbury gives his official blessing

Flying at Cannes
Grande Semaine d Aviation at Cannes, on the Cote d Azur - watching a biplane fly over the bay

Tolpuddle Demonstration
A demonstration in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs held at Copenhagen Fields, London on April 21, 1834

Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth prepares to shoot the US President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre, Washington. Lincoln died of the gunshot wound on the morning of 15 April

Battle of Four Courts
The Battle of the Four Courts. The Four courts occupied by the IRA who were opposed to the Treaty of Peace between Great Britain and Ireland

Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska

Lee Meets Grant
The meeting of Lee and Grant at Appomattox court-house, ending the war between the states

BADAJOZ 1813
Badajoz, supposed impregnable, surrenders to Wellington after a sustained siege

Jousting / London Bridge
A joust on the London Bridge in the presence of Richard II

Events / Culloden / Iln
A scene from the Battle of Culloden

Pacific / Cook 1770
Captain Cook takes formal possession of New South Wales

George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus
The removal of George the African elephant from the Central Hall in April 1927 for remounting

Aerial view of the dramatic Cornish coastline near Trevone Bay in Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2021.

Aerial view of Trevone Bay and the Round Hole near Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2021.

Aerial view of Tregeare Rounds Iron Age Hillfort near Pendoggett in North Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2021.

Flooded salt marshes on the Camel Estuary, Wadebridge, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2021.

St Michael de Rupe Church on Brent Tor, Brentor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Spring (April) 2009

Old fishing boat pulled up on the shore at Holy Island, with the castle across the bay, Lindisfarne, Northumberland. Spring (April)

A1GP 2006/07, Gala Awards
30.04.2007 London, England, Michael Schumacher (Formula1 World Champion), Willi Weber, Seat Holder of A1Team Germany and World Cup of Motorsport winner for Team Germany, Nico Hlkenberg

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 9, Shanghai
13.04.2008 Shanghai, China, Congfu Cheng (CHN), driver of A1 Team China - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 9, Shanghai, Sunday Race 1 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A1GP Pit Stop Regent Street
27.04.2008 London, England, Grid girl - A1GP Pit Stop Regent Street - A1GP - Free for editorial usage - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers (litho)
8625963 March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers)

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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.