May Collection (page 43)

A bramble shoot, Rubus fructicosus, climbing through a leyland cypress hedge, Cupressocyparis leylandii as a weed

A flowering clump of sea campion, Silene maritima, on shingle and Chesil Beach in Dorset

Sea beet, Beta vulgaris ssp maritima, flowering plant on shingle at Chesil beach in Dorset

Sea kale, Crambe maritima, and thrift, Armeria maritima, and other plants flowering on shingle at Chesil beach in Dorset

bluebells flowering at Blackbury Camp, a Devon Iron-age fort, with beech and oak trees in young leaf on a bright spring day

Sea kale, Crambe maritima, flowering on shingle at Chesil beach in Dorset

Sea kale, Crambe maritima, on shingle at Chesil beach in Dorset

Wet summer day with unused deck chairs, Beer Beach, Devon, England, May

Young leaves and pink buds on a Golden Delicious apple tree in spring

Flowers on an ornamental flowering cherry tree Prunus " Shizuka" or Fragrant Cloud young red leaves against a cloudless blue sky

Box blight, Cylindrocladiumn buxicola, damage to Buxus sempervirens parterre hedge

Box rust, Puccia buxi, pustules on the lower surface of a diseased parterre hedge leaves

Young spring leaves backlit by sunlight on a small sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus, sapling against larger trees and a blue sky

Bipinnate leaf on a male fern plant, Dryopteris filix-mas, unfurling in spring

Frond on a male fern plant, Dryopteris filix-mas, unfurling in spring

Young red leaves of Photonia " Red Robin" in spring, an ornamental garden foliage plant

Kidnew Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) C016 / 4362
Kidnew Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on the cliff edge overlooking Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK

Hairy Rock Cress (Arabis hirsuta) C016 / 4364
Hairy Rock Cress (Arabis hirsuta) in flower. This plant can grow to 60 centimetres, but under heavy grazing by sheep and rabbits it remains a small basal rosette of leaves with very little stem

Kidnew Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) C016 / 4363
Kidnew Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on the cliff edge overlooking Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK

The calendar for May from Dr. J. H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874
FAMILY ALMANAC, 1874. The calendar for May from Dr. J.H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874

IMechE gable to north front. 31 May 1897 Date: 1897

Birthstone Series: Emerald
A specimen of the gemstone, emerald from the Natural History Museum, London. Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May (along with Chrysoprase). Photographed by Harry Taylor

Birthstone Series: Chrysoprase
A specimen of the mineral, chrysoprase (BM1934.919) from the Natural History Museum, London. Chrysoprase is the birthstone for the month of May (along with Emerald). Photographed by Harry Taylor

Melospiza georgiana, swamp sparrow
Plate 64 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Prunus gondouinii, May duke cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Prunus sp. cherry (The May Duke Cherry)
Plate 28 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica tigrina Cape May warbler Vermivora chrysoptera gol
Plate 414 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Apple trees in blossom in May Cambridgeshire UK
MAB-1330 Apple trees in blossom in May Cambridgeshire UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Apple orchard with trees in blossom in May Cambridgeshire UK
MAB-1329 Apple orchard with trees in blossom in May Cambridgeshire UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Lincoln Cabin, C1891
LINCOLN CABIN, c1891. Mrs. Norah Gridley, the cousin of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln and Miss May Coleman with a typewriter, the brothers Megar, architects and Mr

Flock of Masham sheep and lambs being driven down country road in Cotswolds UK
MAB-779 Flock of Masham sheep and lambs being driven down country road in Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

sheep - Masham ewe with lambs on fresh pasture. Cotswolds - UK
MAB-736 sheep - Masham ewe with lambs on fresh pasture. Cotswolds - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"May: A Month of Timeless Moments and Remarkable Achievements" In May 1937, the GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley gracefully glided through bustling train stations, serving passengers with a touch of elegance. Under the vibrant spring sky in picturesque Robbers Bridge near Oare, Exmoor, Somerset, England, nature unveiled its breathtaking beauty. The month breathed life into every corner as colorful blossoms adorned the landscape. Conwy Castle stood proudly illuminated at night in Conwy, Wales during Spring 2017. Its ancient walls whispered tales of history while captivating visitors with its majestic presence. Pont Pill and Polruan nestled peacefully in the Fowey Estuary, Cornwall, England during Spring 2015. The tranquil waters mirrored the serenity that only May could bring forth. The roar of engines filled the air as British Airways Concorde G-BOAC took off from Heathrow airport. It was a symbol of human ingenuity and progress soaring to new heights in this remarkable month. The de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539 showcased its power and grace as it dominated the skies above Didcot, Oxfordshire on May 11th, 1896 - leaving spectators awestruck by its capabilities. May witnessed legends being born; Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen became an icon known as "The Red Baron, " forever etching his name into aviation history books. Amelia Earhart posed confidently next to her beloved Lockheed Vega 5b Old Bessie – a testament to her courage and determination that defied societal norms during this transformative month. As thunder rumbled across Mere in Wiltshire during a stormy day in May, lightning illuminated a church's silhouette against darkened skies – reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring force even amidst tranquility.