Not announced in the 29 June Postmark Bulletin from Royal Mail is the news that the Midland Special Handstamp Centre will be closing on 23 July.
The work of Birmingham will be transferred to the Northern SHC at Tallents House, Edinburgh which already handles Scotland, Northern Ireland, and North of England.
Collectors and dealers who plan to use the Hampton Court Road postmark (14590) on their new stamps might be advised to send their covers direct to Edinburgh at the usual address.
Meanwhile, thanks to Roger and his team for their service over the years.
End of year review, 2025 edition
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On the stamp front, the year started with an issue of stamps celebrating
the British TV series, The Vicar of Dibley with Dawn French as the vicar. I
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