Lions, Leopards, Unicorns & Dragons: The first "Regional" stamps
Introduction
This exhibition marks the 50th anniversary in 2008 of the first issue
of "Regional" stamps for the various countries and islands of the
British isles. It explores how the designs came about.
This online exhibition compliments the Search Room exhibition that will be on display from 6 May 2008 (National Stamp Day) until Spring 2009 (see visiting information at the bottom of the page)
Different
definitive stamps for the component regions of Wales,
Northern Island, Scotland
and the islands of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man
were first issued in 1958. Each design bore a symbol to represent its region,
from lions and leopards to unicorns and dragons.
Exhibition content
How to visit the Search Room exhibition
You can visit the exhibition at:
The British Postal Museum & Archive
Freeling House
Phoenix Place
LONDON
WC1X 0DL
from 6 May 2008. The Search Room exhibition is open weekdays from 10.00am - 5.00pm and until 7.00pm on a Thursday. We are also open on occasional Saturdays, 10.00am - 5.00pm.
