Stamps
I think I can honestly say that all the history trivia I know has come from researching stamps! These miniature works of art carry a fascination and learning tool second to none!
Regrettably I am old enough to remember the good old days when there were very few stamp issues - and minisheets and Prestige Stamps Books just didn't exist! But having said that, the range of different subjects celebrated by stamps continues to enthrall as you will see from the programme for this year shown below!
STOP PRESS: Change of Stamp Issues, revised list below
| Date | Stamp Issue 2011 |
| 11 January | FAB the Genius of Gerry Anderson |
| 24 January | Birds of Britain 2 - Post & Go |
| 1 February | Classic Locomotives of England |
| 24 February | Musicals |
| 8 March | Magical Realms |
| 22 March | WWF |
| 12 April | The Royal Shakespeare Company |
| 5 May | Morris & Co |
| 19 May | Birds of Britain 3 - Post & Go |
| 14 June | Thomas the Tank Engine |
| 27 July | Olympic and Paralympic Games |
| 23 August | The Crown Jewels |
| 9 September | Centenary of Aerial Post |
| 15 September | The House of Hanover (Kings and Queens 5) |
| 16 September | Birds of Britain 4 - Post and Go |
| 13 October | A - Z of Britain (1) |
| 8 November | Christmas |
We are happy to provide a service of mint stamps in sets to collectors, only after the issue date of course!
Price: Cost price plus £1.00 handling fee
As mentioned on the Home Page, Royal Mail decide to start the year with all guns blazing with regard to new issues so I thought I would give you a little advance warning of future stamp issue as we have them to hand at the moment. If you wish to order any for the later new issues, please feel free to contact us.
