tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post1422893384352859676..comments2024-03-29T05:05:10.497+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: Royal Mail 2014 Special Stamp programme announced - and revised already!Ian - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-72526896257145836382014-01-17T15:49:21.186+00:002014-01-17T15:49:21.186+00:00Bow brought forward to 15 April, and date for WWI ...Bow brought forward to 15 April, and date for WWI changed as well.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-33424015203939834122014-01-17T15:48:47.804+00:002014-01-17T15:48:47.804+00:00Never been mentioned by Royal Mail, John. A possi...Never been mentioned by Royal Mail, John. A possibility, if the popular press start whingeing that there were stamps for the summer but not the winter games. I hope note.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-88362610834973965762014-01-17T15:47:53.814+00:002014-01-17T15:47:53.814+00:00As you say - in the remarkable lives issue.As you say - in the remarkable lives issue.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-4290731657826105802014-01-17T14:05:59.141+00:002014-01-17T14:05:59.141+00:00Ian
You;ve said not Commonwealth Games Winners st...Ian<br /><br />You;ve said not Commonwealth Games Winners stamps. What about the remote possibility at the Winter Olympics/Paralympics?<br /><br />John EmbreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-91062969912171080322013-12-11T11:29:28.512+00:002013-12-11T11:29:28.512+00:00It's far too late now for Royal Mail to consid...It's far too late now for Royal Mail to consider additional stamps for the 2014 programme unless there is something momentous connected with, eg, the Royal Family or sport.<br /><br />RM asked last month for dealers and collectors to vote on their short list for 2016. However, it's quite possible that Buckingham, Bradbury or Benham will commission one or more Business Customised Sheets (at upwards of £25) to mark the 50th Anniversary of Radio Caroline, Radio London etc. As you say, there were many ship- and fort-based radio stations and such a series could run to a dozen sheets.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-75399538483309698252013-12-11T11:13:55.321+00:002013-12-11T11:13:55.321+00:00 It is a little late now but sorry to see no comme... It is a little late now but sorry to see no commemoration of the 50th anniversary of commercial radio in the UK at Easter 2014. it would also make a great series as there were several ships<br /><br />who do you contact to make a request for additional stamps please? Nick Bollandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-26340516263167961092013-11-15T20:03:57.936+00:002013-11-15T20:03:57.936+00:00Ian
The date for Buckingham Palace is 21st Aoril ...Ian<br /><br />The date for Buckingham Palace is 21st Aoril which is Bank Holiday Easter Monday so I don't think that can be right<br />At least it's not a Bank Holiday in Scotland (at least according to my diary)<br /><br />John EmbreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-67274915904487486102013-10-14T09:37:52.378+01:002013-10-14T09:37:52.378+01:00It is disappointing that there will be no issue co...It is disappointing that there will be no issue commemorating the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas (born 27 October 1914). However, it is possible a stamp may celebrate the event under the “Remarkable Lives” issue; I live in hope!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370748199779880135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-10799229183387193692013-10-07T20:47:44.269+01:002013-10-07T20:47:44.269+01:00Harp perhaps for Wales (Osian Ellis perhaps for a ...Harp perhaps for Wales (Osian Ellis perhaps for a remarkable lives stamp).... Bagpipes for Scotland.... Hadn't thought about brass bands for the seaside pavillions/bandstands... any music seen in Great British filmsMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024511273935227430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-73126970854081014902013-09-27T08:45:56.958+01:002013-09-27T08:45:56.958+01:00It would be churlish to omit Margaret Thatcher fro...It would be churlish to omit Margaret Thatcher from a theme on British Prime Ministers. Being the first female to hold the post and one of the most successful for many decades glyjonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-17228287204044382322013-09-26T14:09:08.164+01:002013-09-26T14:09:08.164+01:00Lloyd George, not Disraeli, on this year's Gre...Lloyd George, not Disraeli, on this year's Great Britons. <br />Robert Walpole (1st PM) was on the Hanoverians Timeline MS.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-18027867412514134382013-09-26T13:56:22.144+01:002013-09-26T13:56:22.144+01:00No, Proms refers to (seafront) promenades - Seasid...No, Proms refers to (seafront) promenades - Seaside Architecture. Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-82475277989942738682013-09-26T13:47:33.109+01:002013-09-26T13:47:33.109+01:00I can't see Maggie Thatcher and Harold Wilson ...I can't see Maggie Thatcher and Harold Wilson on a stamp, it most like it be Chamberlain and Eden, the rest of the list look about right. Mind you Benjamin Disraeli is on this year's Great Britons setMartinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-59165075826000850712013-09-26T13:42:09.456+01:002013-09-26T13:42:09.456+01:00That's pretty obvious, even I worked it out in...That's pretty obvious, even I worked it out in the end, the word Proms gave it away, orchestra music.Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-30766587091224061162013-09-26T09:56:32.053+01:002013-09-26T09:56:32.053+01:00I'm betting on bagpipes as part of the Glasgow...I'm betting on bagpipes as part of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games set! ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-49583280313057614912013-09-26T09:52:03.507+01:002013-09-26T09:52:03.507+01:00There will no doubt be 10 stamps in the Prime Mini...There will no doubt be 10 stamps in the Prime Minister slot, my guess at the likely winners are:<br />Margaret Thatcher<br />Harold Wilson<br />Winston Churchill<br />David Lloyd George<br />Benjamin Disraeli<br />William Ewart Gladstone<br />Sir Robert Peel<br />Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington<br />William Pitt, the Younger<br />Sir Robert Walpole<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-89455319464907068322013-09-26T09:13:48.525+01:002013-09-26T09:13:48.525+01:00Thanks for raising that, as I had completely forgo...Thanks for raising that, as I had completely forgotten it.<br /><br />It's not obvious... do we (the UK) have a National Musical Instrument ? My first guess is that we might get a brass band on the seaside pavilion?Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-59054165088325362912013-09-25T22:21:46.874+01:002013-09-25T22:21:46.874+01:00The 2014 Europa theme is "National Musical In...The 2014 Europa theme is "National Musical Instruments". How is Royal Mail shoe-horning that into the programme?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-66207858733741779162013-09-24T21:05:05.152+01:002013-09-24T21:05:05.152+01:00I wondef what'll happen if Scottish independen...I wondef what'll happen if Scottish independence occurs?Garrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-87301897793382700382013-09-24T21:03:56.237+01:002013-09-24T21:03:56.237+01:00Surprised they've not done Chris froome and/or...Surprised they've not done Chris froome and/or the ashesGarrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-37016168629888329062013-09-24T15:54:46.510+01:002013-09-24T15:54:46.510+01:00I'm quite happy with the stamp programme for 2...I'm quite happy with the stamp programme for 2014, the only set that looks a bit iffy is Sustainable Fish and Prime Ministers, I take it they be all British, will that include Maggie Thatcher, I just hope they won't go down that road.<br /><br />Looking forward to Classic Children's TV, The Great War, Working Horses and Great British Films.<br /><br />Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-24153168453375662522013-09-22T23:08:19.850+01:002013-09-22T23:08:19.850+01:00That may be the 'plan' today but they'...That may be the 'plan' today but they'll be swayed by public opinion to issue them, and of course by next year we'll have the 'we have to maximise our profits for our share holders' .glyjonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-77403779799116655902013-09-22T21:26:46.656+01:002013-09-22T21:26:46.656+01:00The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is a Generi...The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is a Generic Sheet not a premium-priced commemorative sheet - see note 3.<br /><br />The Andy Murray sheet was one of a *potential* series - which will depend on future sporting successes. Clearly nothing for F1 in the near future!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-50034066666298383492013-09-22T21:24:59.532+01:002013-09-22T21:24:59.532+01:00You clearly didn't read right to the last line...You clearly didn't read right to the last line...<br /><br />"4. No gold medal winners stamps are to be issued for the the Commonwealth Games."Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-5446028835859939342013-09-22T19:52:33.299+01:002013-09-22T19:52:33.299+01:00The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is prime targe...The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is prime target for 'Gold Winners' Miniature Sheets so start saving. glyjonoreply@blogger.com