On behalf of April Ashley and her wishes, many of her original clothing, belongings, jewellery, and costume jewellery have now been put up for auction by the executors of her will via Adam Partridge Auctioneers via this lot, to take place 19 and 20 March 2026.

The auction will raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where April Ashley was treated as a child.

The auction includes a wide range of options and values, including many lower value items, offering everyone the chance to own a piece of April’s life and history.

The auction was arranged directly by the executors of her will and is not associated with LJMU Special Collections & Archives in any way. Please direct all enquiries to Adam Partridge Auctioneers.

– Christopher Olive, Assistant Archivist 2026