Mary Wollstonecraft

 Famous writer Mary Wollstonecraft was born on 27 April 1759. She is famous for her book A Vindication of the Rights of Women. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-mary-wollstonecraft/

Ironing board

 A man named John B. Porter invented a portable ironing board in 1875. But on 26 April 1892, Sarah Boone patented an improved version. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-housework/

St George's Day

Happy St Georges Day everyone. This is a little article I wrote: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-st-georges-day/

History of Sweets

 22 April is National Jelly Bean Day so here is my revamped history of sweets

Henry VIII

 On 21 April 1509, Henry VIII became King of England

History of Washing

I wrote a history of washing. I hope it is showered with praise! https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-baths-and-showers/ 

Bananas

Bananas were first recorded in England on 10 April 1633 when they went on sale in London. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-fruits/