Showing posts with label United Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United Kingdom. Show all posts
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
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Thursday, 3 November 2016
Friday, 13 May 2016
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Saturday, 4 July 2015
Monday, 1 December 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a cool postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard shows views of Avebury, which is a Neolithic henge monument. Located in Wiltshire, it has the largest stone circle in Europe and is a popular prehistoric site. It dates back 2600 BC but its function is still not definitively known. It was abandoned in the Iron Age. It is managed by the National Trust and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks Paula!
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard shows a street view of the popular York Minster. It is a cathedral in York that is one of the largest in Europe. Its official name is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York and it is the seat of the Archbishop of York. The archbishop is the second highest ranking official in the Church of England. The earliest church on the site dates back to the 7th century and the cathedral itself was once a Roman Catholic cathedral. The card is an official Postcrossing card, GB-594206. Thanks Melanie!
Monday, 17 November 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a beautiful panoramic postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard shows an autumn view of the Milkham Enclosure at New Forest. The New Forest National Park is a large mainly unenclosed tract of pasture land in the country. It has an area of 566 square kilometres and is visited regularly by millions for its numerous paths and walkways. There are several small settlements scattered throughout the area and also hosts several different habitats. Thanks Vaeia!
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard shows a view of Rochester Cathedral. Also known as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, it was originally built in 604. It is the second oldest bishopric in the Church of England after Canterbury. It was designed by Bishop Gundulf, who helped on the Tower of London and Rochester Castle. Thanks Averil!
Friday, 25 July 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a beautiful postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard features multiple views and scenes of Scotland, including a traditional piper, a highland cow, Loch Tay in Perthshire, Melrose Abbey, and Glen Coe. On the upper left part of the card we see Urquhart Castle. It is situated beside Loch Ness and dates back to the 13th century. It played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Sadly, the Royal Mail applied a sticker on the middle of the card. Thanks Bronagh!
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a great postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard features multiple views of some of the castles built by King Edward I in North Wales. On the card we see Caernarfon, Conwy, Beaumaris, and Harlech castles. These were built during his reign in the 13th century. These castles were noteworthy for their mix of palatial living quarters and intelligent military defenses. Thanks Ollie!
Cover & Postcard & Stamps from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a great cover with a postcard and a lot of stamps inside from the United Kingdom! The postcard is a stamp postcard issued by the Royal Mail as part of the stamp series on the Merchant Navy's Atlantic and Arctic Convoys. It features a merchant ship passing through the Naval Control Base in the Thames Estuary. The stamps included feature different designs, from ships, to uniforms, to football legends, to cartoon characters, and music records. Thanks Rachel!
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard shows a street view of London's iconic red post and telephone boxes. Post boxes in London have been around for many years. Most of them are free-standing pillar boxes. Post boxes made before 1980 typically have the words "Post Office" on them instead of "Royal Mail." They also have the royal cipher of reigning monarch at the time of their installation. The postcard is an official Postcrossing card, GB-546964. Thanks Sashimi!
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Cover & Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice cover & postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard was sent through the PostcardsByPost service, which are delivered via the Royal Mail. The postcard shows a scene in a laundromat. In the United Kingdom, laundromats are known as launderettes. Other common names for these places are self-service laundry or coin laundry. The term laundromat was actually once a trademark but it has since been genericized. Thanks Grayce!
Sunday, 22 June 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard features multiple great views of Somerset in England. Unfortunately, insufficient postage was applied and the Royal Mail applied a big sticker on the front of the card. The postcard shows views of Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, and an apple harvest. Somerset is a county in southwest England that covers an area of about 4,000 square kilometres. It has a population of 910,000 people and has 7 districts. Thanks Outi!
Monday, 9 June 2014
Postcrossing Meet-Up Card from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice Postcrossing Meet-Up card from the United Kingdom! The postcard was sent from the London Postcrossing Meet-Up held on the 2nd and 3rd of May, 2014. The postcard shows multiple views of the capital city of London, including the iconic London Eye. A nice stamp featuring the Royal Mews Carriage Horses was used! Thanks Jo!
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Postcard from the United Kingdom!
Today I received a cool postcard from the United Kingdom! The postcard features the iconic red telephone boxes in London. The red telephone box was originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as part of a design competition. The public telephone boxes were given a red color to make them more visible. They also feature the crown, which represents the British government. They are an iconic symbol of the country and are recognized all over the world. The card was sent by Tonya from Russia who was in London. A metered stamp was used. Thanks Tonya!
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Cover & Stamps from the United Kingdom!
Today I got a nice cover and many stamps from the United Kingdom! The cover featured different commemorative stamps, including a beautiful stamp featuring the Mayflower. Included inside were many nice stamps from different years and series. Nice stamps from the Magical Realms series featuring characters from Harry Potter and Discworld were included. Other beautiful stamps included those from series on theatre posters, British design icons, Jane Austen, eminent Britons, Royal Navy uniforms, architecture, and more. Thanks Rachel!
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