Re-Introduced Species

Great Britain – Since 1800 it is estimated that more than 400 species of animals and plants have become extinct in the UK. There are many reasons for this, including loss and degradation of habitat, and species becoming increasingly isolatedRead More

Votes for Women

Great Britain – Celebrating the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, a hundred years on, this stamp issue presents an overview of the trials and tribulations of the women who campaigned tirelessly to win the vote; beginning inRead More

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

#TBT Royal Mail published a stamp issue on 20 October 2015 to mark the release of the latest instalment in the Star Wars series of films. December 2015 will herald a massive global phenomenon with the much anticipated release ofRead More

Landmark Buildings

Great Britain – Celebrate the nation’s contemporary architecture with this Special issue of 10 stamps that feature some of the finest public buildings erected in the last 20 years. They include the London Aquatics Centre, the Eden Project and the SwitchRead More

The Machin Definitive 50th Anniversary (Post & Go)

Following yesterday’s post on Great Britains New Issue (The Machin Definitive 50th Anniversary (Post & Go). Great Britain – We’re delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Machin definitive by bringing you this special commemorative stamp issue. In 1965,Read More

Songbirds

Great Britain – Royal Mail today announced the launch of Songbirds, a set of Special Stamps featuring beautiful depictions of songbirds that fill the British countryside with song that defines the British spring and early summer. The 10-stamp issue features the:Read More

Country Definitives

Great Britain – There are eight new Country Definitive stamps, two for each home nation. England (£1.17 £1.40) Scotland (£1.17 £1.40) Wales (£1.17 £1.40) Northern Ireland (£1.17 £1.40). Along with First Day Covers, Sheetlets and Presentation Pack which includes all of the newRead More

Definitives 2017

Great Britain – We have announced new stamp prices, which come into effect from 29 March 2016. We have carefully considered the impact on our customers before deciding to apply the smallest possible increase in stamped letter prices. This isRead More

Racehorse Legends

Great Britain –   Eight Special Stamps featuring Frankel, Red Rum, Shergar, Kauto Star, Desert Orchid, Brigadier Gerard, Arkle and Estimate. Brought to you in pristine condition. The set comprises 2 x 1st Class, 2 x £1.17, 2 x £1.40. 2Read More

David Bowie

Great Britain – Fans of David Bowie can, from today, get their hands on the popular stamps issued by Royal Mail to honour one of the most influential music and cultural figures of all time. This is the first time Royal MailRead More

Royal Mail Heritage: Mail by Rail Post & Go

Great Britain – The Stamp Set features all six pictorial Post & Go stamps, overprinted with First Class values and presented on a richly illustrated information card. The reverse offers a fascinating commentary by Julian Stray of The Postal Museum.Read More

Windsor Castle 2017

Great Britain – Royal Mail today launches a set of ten stamps celebrating Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world and an official residence of HM The Queen.  The stamps are a photographic celebration of the castle andRead More