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
Harry Potter, the boy wizard, who more than two decades ago, on his eleventh birthday was whisked onto Platform 93?4 at King’s Cross Station, and readers everywhere were swept along with him into a magical universe, created by J.K. Rowling.InRead More
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ISSUE IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY! ORDERS WILL NOT BE DISPATCHED UNTIL ITS ISSUE DATE 7TH APRIL 2020! On the 250th anniversary of William Wordsworth, born on 7th April 1770 (exactly 250 years to the dayRead More
Magyar Posta is celebrating Christianity’s most important feast, Easter, by issuing a definitive stamp. Decorated eggs from the Art on EggsMuseum in Zeng?várkony, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary thisyear, appear on the self-adhesive domestic stamp with no value indicationRead More
In celebration of the 25th James Bond film due for release in April 2020, Royal Mail is delighted to launch the official James Bond stamp issue. The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history with JamesRead More
In celebration of the 25th James Bond film due for release in April 2020, Royal Mail is delighted to launch the official James Bond stamp issue. The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history with JamesRead More
In celebration of the 25th James Bond film due for release in April 2020, Royal Mail is delighted to launch the official James Bond stamp issue. The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history with JamesRead More
In celebration of the 25th James Bond film due for release in April 2020, Royal Mail is delighted to launch the official James Bond stamp issue. The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history with JamesRead More
We are delighted to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of the highly acclaimed composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770. He is believed to be the most frequently performed classical music composer inRead More
Beethoven composed in several musical genres and for a variety of instrument combinations. His works for symphony orchestra include nine symphonies (of which the Ninth Symphony includes a chorus), and about a dozen pieces of “occasional” music. He wrote seven concerti for one or more soloistsRead More
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