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London 2010: Festival of Stamps
As part of the London 2010: Festival of Stamps, The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) and the Royal Philatelic Collection are working in partnership with the Guildhall Art Gallery to produce the exhibition Empire Mail: George V & The GPO.
This unique exhibition will explore the reign of King George V and will be open from 7 May to 25 July 2010 at the Guildhall Art Gallery. Featuring posters, vehicles, pillar boxes, philatelic rarities and gems from the GPO Film Unit, Empire Mail: George V & The GPO will explore themes from the King’s reign such as innovations in mail transportation, the first Atlantic air crossing, the rise of graphic design in the 1920s and 1930s and war-time memorabilia. The items on display will comprise of a unique collection sourced from the treasures of the BPMA and the Royal Philatelic Collection, including a display of exquisite stamps and stamp artwork.
This is just one of a number of events happening across the capital as part of the London 2010:Festival of Stamps, a year long programme of exhibitions, events and activities marking the centenary of the accession of George V, the philatelist king. Key events include:
a major international stamp exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Islington and
partner exhibitions taking place at The British Museum, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, the Royal Botanical Gardens and at Kew and a number of other locations in partnership with the Association of British Philatelic Societies.
More details about the festival can be found at www.postalheritage.org.uk/london2010
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