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BBC News
6 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Stamps celebrate Royal Observatory Greenwich's 350th anniversary
A set of 10 stamps to mark the history and achievements of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, has been released by Royal include four images of telescopes, one of a clock, and one of the original observatory building, Flamsteed House.A further four special stamps show marine timekeepers, as pioneered by clockmaker John Royal Observatory was founded by King Charles II in 1675 and is described by Royal Museums Greenwich as Britain's oldest purpose-built scientific institution. The observatory was founded to provide better star charts to help navigation for global Astronomers Royal - the first of whom was John Flamsteed - observed the stars and developed new instruments such as the Airy Transit Circle and Great Equatorial Navy surveyors plotted their longitude from Greenwich using chronometers based on horologist Harrison's timekeepers, and the widespread use by ships worldwide of charts based on the Greenwich meridian led to the international recognition of Greenwich as the prime meridian of the world in stamps are available to pre-order from Thursday and go on general sale from 12 June.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
New USPS Stamps Celebrate the Irresistible Charm of Baby Wild Animals
AURORA, Colo., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service today unveiled a new collection of Baby Wild Animals stamps celebrating the heartwarming beauty of nature's youngest creatures. Featuring 10 playful, stylized illustrations, the stamps are designed to capture the universal joy these animals inspire — from forest to mailbox. The first-day-of-issue event took place at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Denver. 'The Baby Wild Animals stamps bring an adorable twist to wildlife in its most tender form,' said Lisa Bobb-Semple, USPS director of stamp services. 'There's something universally heartwarming about baby animals. This issue captures how cute baby wild animals are and brings it right to your mailbox.' The stamps showcase 10 designs, including a fox, owl, deer, seal, rabbit, raccoon, bear, skunk, bobcat and chipmunk — each rendered with clean lines, rich textures, and a warm, modern palette of rust orange, cornflower blue, pale ecru and soft black. The stamps were illustrated by Tracy Walker, whose distinctive style brings a whimsical and fresh perspective to the series. Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the booklet of 20 stamps. 'The bold, subtle shapes and textures used in the stamps' design motivated us to also develop modern, endearing products like notecards and bookmarks inspired directly by the stamps themselves,' said Bobb-Semple. In addition to the stamp booklet, USPS is releasing a selection of notecards, first-day covers, and collectible items featuring the charming artwork. The Baby Wild Animals stamps are being issued as Forever stamps, which are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate and are now available for purchase at Post Office locations nationwide and online at News of the stamps is being shared on social media using the hashtag #BabyWildAnimals. Postal Products Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products online at The Postal Store, by calling 844-737-7826 or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, first-day-of-issue ceremonies and stamp-inspired products can be found at Please Note: The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Facebook; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel. For more information about the Postal Service, visit and National contact: Jonathan Castillo [email protected] Local contact: James Boxrud [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Postal Service
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
New stamps celebrate CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia
Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps being issued to celebrate The Chronicles of Narnia. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe – the first book in the series of seven fantasy novels written by CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia is Lewis's best-selling work, having sold 120 million copies in 47 languages. The series has also been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film, and video games. The main set of eight stamps features pictures specially commissioned for Royal Mail by British illustrator Keith Robinson, depicting scenes from each of the novels. A further four stamps presented in a miniature sheet, show artwork by Pauline Baynes. Royal Mail director of external affairs and policy David Gold said: 'These delightful stamps capture the timeless magic of Narnia and honour the enduring legacy of the books. 'The Chronicles of Narnia remain a perennial favourite of children around the world, so it is fitting that we celebrate the stories with a new set of stamps featuring newly-commissioned artwork alongside artwork that will bring back fond memories for many who grew up with these great books.'
Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Wednesday May 14, 2025
1 The Royal Philatelic Society London brings together 'like-minded folk' who collect what items? 2 In 1985, which Australian TV soap's first episode introduced the characters Jim Robinson and Shane Ramsay? 3 Bushido was the code of conduct of which warrior class of premodern Japan? 4 Which town on the Isle of Man was awarded city status in 2022? 5 Daniel Day-Lewis won his third Best Actor Oscar for playing which US president? 6 Which prince completed his second tour of Afghanistan in 2013? 7 Which U-shaped bone is the largest bone in the human skull? 8 In which city was the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music founded by Franz Liszt in 1875? 9 Twitching is the pursuit and observation of rare what? 10 The
