In celebration of the Manx Missile, Sir Mark Cavendish KBE accepting the BBC Sport Personality of the Year lifetime achievement award, Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to announce the release of a special celebration postal tribute in recognition of the outstanding career of cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish KBE.
This special stamp issue released by the Ascension Island Post Office commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965). One of the 20th century's most significant figures, Churchill remains popular in the UK and the rest of the English-speaking world.
This special stamp issue released by the Ascension Island Post Office commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965). One of the 20th century's most significant figures, Churchill remains popular in the UK and the rest of the English-speaking world.
Whales and seals are the two groups of marine mammals to be found in the Southern Ocean, where they are an important part of the marine ecosystem. Severely exploited by man in the past they are now mostly protected. Some have seen dramatic population increases in recent decades, though others remain greatly reduced compared to pre-hunting levels.
Whales and seals are the two groups of marine mammals to be found in the Southern Ocean, where they are an important part of the marine ecosystem. Severely exploited by man in the past they are now mostly protected. Some have seen dramatic population increases in recent decades, though others remain greatly reduced compared to pre-hunting levels.
As the world becomes smaller and travellers look for ever more exotic places to visit, so the Falkland Islands has geared itself up to welcome an increasing number of tourists, but not everyone will be able to tick the Falklands off from their bucket list.
As the world becomes smaller and travellers look for ever more exotic places to visit, so the Falkland Islands has geared itself up to welcome an increasing number of tourists, but not everyone will be able to tick the Falklands off from their bucket list.
