Beatrix Potter is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. She wrote and illustrated many wonderful books with unique animal characters full of personality such as Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Jemima Puddleduck.
published August 10th, 2013
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As part of our invertebrates series we are delighted to feature some of the beetles which can be found in Alderney, which have been wonderfully illustrated by renowned international artist Petula Stone.
published March 3rd, 2013
The 2012 Alderney Christmas stamp issue has a Nativity theme this year. The series which has been beautifully designed by Wendy Bramall features a set of seven intricately illustrated stamps highlighting key moments in the traditional Christmas story.
published December 16th, 2012
Producing the Alderney Harbour issue has given us the pleasure of getting to know former Harbourmaster Steve Shaw, who retired in June after 25 years in the position. The Island’s longest-serving Harbourmaster, Steve came to Alderney with a diving team in the early 1970s.
published November 25th, 2012
Beautifully illustrated by renowned international artist Petula Stone, our stamps feature six of the distinctive Tiger Moths which can be found in Alderney and are a wonderful edition to our Alderney Invertebrates series.
published August 18th, 2012
Charles Dickens is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated authors of all time. His appeal shows no signs of fading more than 140 years after his death, with his books remaining in print all around the world.
Alderney have chosen to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens with stamps depicting original illustrations from Oliver Twist by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), one of the artists with whom Dickens personally collaborated.
published May 26th, 2012
No other ship has cast a bigger shadow than the Titanic, which remains the most iconic vessel of our time.
On her tragic maiden voyage, more than 1,500 people died when the “practically unsinkable” ship hit an iceberg and sank on 15 April 1912. Much has been written about the ship, its passengers and those who survived the disaster. Here, we take a look at some of the facts, as well as the myth and legend surrounding the Titanic. Some of the most important ice warnings didn’t reach the Titanic’s bridge on 14 April 1912.
published February 18th, 2012
With 40 pages of glorious full colour, bound into a high quality hard backed cover, the yearbook continues to be sold for the value of the stamps it contains, which makes it excellent value for money and an ideal gift for all ages.
All stamps issued from Guernsey & Alderney in 2011 are provided in separate glassine bags so you can carefully place them in the affixed mounts at your leisure, all part of the enjoyment of stamp collecting.
This year book can be viewed and purchased through WOPA, under Guernsey 2011 stamp issues, Year Book 2011
published December 9th, 2011
It was Christmas Eve and Alderney had woken up to a magical stillness and hush. As the Islanders pulled open their curtains, a blank canvas awaited them to be filled with festive fun. Victoria Street was a scene from a Dickens’ novel, its cobbles sugar-iced in snow and its street lamps casting pools of golden light against the colour-washed houses.
Down at the harbour, the still waters looked like a skating pond, snow formed into drifts beside the quays and the colours of the fishing boats faded away like old photographs.
published November 7th, 2011
Guernsey Stamps is delighted to announce the release of six stamps to celebrate the centenary year of the uniform of the British Red Cross, an organisation which began in 1870.
Illustrated by Robin Cook, the collection begins with the 36p stamp which reflects the year c1911. During this time British Red Cross volunteers worked as part of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) scheme and were given official uniforms such as the red dress and stiff cuffs worn by Nursing Commandants, as the stamp depicts.
published August 15th, 2011
2011 is a special year for the Royal Family, with the celebration of the 85th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen, who has reigned for over five decades, and the 90th birthday of her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Although the Queen was born on 21 April, the tradition is for Her Majesty to celebrate her birthday on a Saturday in June – an event which is officially marked by Trooping the Colour. We have compiled some fascinating facts about this spectacular event, which this year takes place on 11 June:- •The Queen has attended Trooping the Colour every year of her reign, apart from 1955 when the event was cancelled due to a national rail strike.
published July 2nd, 2011