epsomstamp.co.uk https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443 News for epsomstamp.co.uk en-gb Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:16:00 +0000 Copyright: (C) Epsom Stamp Co 15 Stamps as an artform epsomstamp_144672 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:16:00 +0000 In the news this week a wonderful piece of art created from 10,000 stamps has raised £10,000 for charity.  The portrait of Scottish Rugby legend Doddie Weir was made by artist Michael McGee.  Read the full story here.   Monies raised have been donated to a charity set up by Doddie following being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2017 and to his former school.

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/6044/Stamps-as-an-artform Charity shops facing issues with donated stamps epsomstamp_138113 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 11:56:00 +0000  

News this weekend from the Charity Commission has highlighted potential problems for Charity Shops who collect and sell bags of used stamps (kilo ware).  Apparently criminal gangs are buying up these used stamps and washing them in a special chemical to remove the postmark.  The stamps are then offered for sale online as valid postage.  Charity shops have been told to avoid selling these stamps unless they are sure they are being purchased by genuine stamp collectors!  So be prepared to provide evidence of your hobby next time you want to buy some kilo ware from your local charity shop!

(Article printed in the Times newspaper Saturday 1 December 2018)

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5907/Charity-shops-facing-issues-with-donated-stamps Prince Charles Royal Mail Stamps epsomstamp_136989 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:59:00 +0000 This week marks the 70th birthday of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and in honour of the event, the Royal Mail are issuing a set of stamps.  The stamps feature a range of images showing Prince Charles out and about on royal duties and scenes with his family.  In 1969 the Royal Mail also issued a set of stamps featuring Prince Charles on the occasion of his investiture as Prince of Wales.

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5820/Prince-Charles-Royal-Mail-Stamps Royal Mail Christmas Stamps 2018 epsomstamp_136585 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:39:00 +0000 The Royal Mail have now released the Christmas Stamp set for 2018.  The stamps features the familiar and iconic red letter box.   To read more click here.

Happy Christmas!

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5776/Royal-Mail-Christmas-Stamps-2018 Questionable subject matter epsomstamp_135980 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:55:00 +0100 As commemorative stamps go this set published in Pakistan have caused quite a stir.   Check out the link to the BBC.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45671501

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5775/Questionable-subject-matter US plans a increase on the price of a First Class Stamp epsomstamp_135300 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:57:00 +0100 The US Postal Service is seeking to increase the price of a first class stamp from 50 cents to 55 cents, a whopping increase of 10%.  They have partly put this down to a decrease in the use of the traditional postal service!  in the UK the cost of a first class stamp is 67p which would be equivalent to 89 cents!  Say no more!

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5713/US-plans-a-increase-on-the-price-of-a-First-Class-Stamp A fun day out in London epsomstamp_134943 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:52:00 +0100 Fancy a fun day out in London with the family?  Why not visit the Postal Museum in Phoenix Place WC1.  From blue post boxes to quirky vehicles there's something to interest everybody.  You can even experience Mail Rail, a trip through secret underground tunnels.   Maybe you could even get your children or grandchildren interested in collecting stamps!

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5627/A-fun-day-out-in-London The Humble Post Box epsomstamp_134940 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:10:00 +0100 Find out some interesting facts about our humble post box.  Invented by Anthony Trollope in 1852, this familiar piece of roadside furniture has played an amazing part in the history of postal communication for nearly 170 years. Visit the Royal Mail website to find out more. 

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5625/The-Humble-Post-Box John Lennon Stamp issued epsomstamp_134314 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:39:00 +0100 The US Postal Service has issued a stamp to celebrate the legacy of famous Beatle John Lennon. Proud Liverpudlians everywhere!

]]> https://epsomstamp.co.uk:443/5517/John-Lennon-Stamp-issued The Big News epsomstamp_134300 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:48:00 +0100 View our latest Newsletter here

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