Earth Day has been observed on 22 April each year in many countries since 1970. The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 April as International Mother Earth Day in 2009. The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. In orderRead More
The Route: Klaksvík – Viðareiði One of the most challenging postal routes on land was Klaksvík – Viðareiði, requiring hardy mail carriers to vanquish one of the most inaccessible mountain areas in the Faroe Islands. Postman Jákup’s Demise On NovemberRead More
2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. the day which signified the end of World War II in Europe and peace to our nation. To commemorate this historic anniversary, we are honored to present this set of seven 50pRead More
2020 marks 400 years since the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, UK and on to discover the New World, now known as the United States. This anniversary is of both significant historical and cultural importance and is regarded as aRead More
“A very hazardous road, passing cliffs and valleys, where it was not possible to ride, but where the postal farmers had to carry the mailbags on their backs,” was the description of Vindhellavegen in Lærdal. In 1793, the road wasRead More
Nature photographer Audun Rikardsen has published a book on whales – and takes the reader on a journey into the world of whales. He follows them closely 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions. Readers learn about allRead More
Gibraltar – Gibraltar Currency Year Collection – 25% OFF – Coin Year Set, save £73 on 2016 to 2017 Collection Offer, save £45 on 2014 to 2015 Collection Offer & save £6 on Kiloware Stamps 50g! Isle of Man –Read More
The Battle of Britain took place between 10th July and 31st October 1940, an attempt by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) to destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF) and gain air superiority. The name Battle of Britain came from aRead More
The poetry of William Wordsworth, and the surviving journals of his sister Dorothy, are important literary legacies, but hidden amongst them are details of two visits to the Isle of Man and a number of interesting links to local people.Read More
It was written and endorsed by the barons and freeholders of Scotland to the Pope, asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country’s lawful king. The Declaration was then taken to the papal courtRead More
Europa stamps, bearing the official logo, are issued every year by the members of PostEurop, the trade association which represents the interests of European public postal operators. Each year a theme is set for members to interpret and illustrate onRead More
The stamps are centred around the towns of Ciudad Rodrigo, Morella, Tejeda and Valverde de los Arroyos, which make up the front pages of these cards. Each one of the four self-adhesive stamps features a symbol of these charming townsRead More
Whilst it is well known that Wordsworth’s poetry was inspired by an absorbing love of nature, written among the lakes and mountains of the Lake District where he spent most of his life, we’ve pulled together a few lesser knownRead More