This is the second set in a five
part landmark series that commemorates ‘the War to end all
Wars’. World War 1 - dubbed The Great War - was a
defining point in world history and this series will explore
stories from the individuals who served as well as key art and
poetry from the years. Stamps will be issued every year until 2018
inclusive, building into a unique series that will provide an
insight into the war and the contribution and sacrifice of
millions The Great War was an event without precedent in history and touched every household in Britain, either directly (with family members killed, injured or lost in action) or through the immense social changes it triggered. The centenary of this conflict is being marked by Royal Mail with a series of 30 stamps to be released over the next five years. Each year of the war will be commemorated by a set of six stamps, exploring six visual and thematic strands: poppy, poetry, portraits, war art, memorials and artefacts. 1915 saw the nature of warfare change. New weapons brought fresh horror to soldiers, sailors and civilians alike, while government and society both had to come to terms with an all-consuming war effort. |
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Set of 6 stamps Presentation Pack
Set of 6 stamp cards Coin Covers Prestige Stamp Book
Special first day of issue postmarks will be shown here. These cannot be obtained the date of issue; more may be added. These images are not always to scale.
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Ref FD1516TH Official Bureau postmark Women of Britain say - GO! |
Ref FD1516PL Winchester official first day of issue postmark There's room for you to ENLIST to-day |
Ref F1516NP Winchester non-pictorial official first day of issue postmark |
Ref L13402 In
Flanders Field the Poppies blow, between the crosses row on row. We
Will remember. |
Ref L13403 First World War - 1915 Farnborough |
Ref
L13110 WWI Centenary, London SW1 In use 28 June 2014 - 27 June 2015 |
Ref L13111 WW1 100 Years, Southampton In use 28 June 2014 - 27 June 2015 | Ref L13112 We Will Remember Them, Salisbury In use 28 June 2014 - 27 June 2015 |
Ref
M13407 World War I Centenary, Armory Road, Birmingham |
Ref S13409 The Great War Centenary Heroes of the Sea, Orkney |
Ref L13422 London SE1 |
Ref L13423 London SE5 |
Ref N13408 Gallipoli Association, Bury | Ref M6043 National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Royal Mail | Ref L13427 The Great War 1915
Europhilex First Day of Issue |
Ref L13424 Cape Helles, Gallipoli Portsmouth |
Ref L13425 London SW1 |
Ref L13426 London EC3 |
This page updated 1 May 2015.
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