OV Anthony’s Visit – News

In October 2024, OV Anthony Cross (Os 90-96) was browsing a house clearance shop near his home in Hampshire and was surprised to come across a King’s whole school photo from 1952 – an unexpected find when there was no other King’s memorabilia! Anthony purchased the framed photo and got …

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Two Rolexes With Ties to Titanic Head to Auction

New York—Two Rolex watches that have been worn across the globe, from the North Pole to the underwater wreckage site of the Royal Mail Steamer (R.M.S.) Titanic, will make their auction debut at Sotheby’s next month. Both pieces come from the collection of Emmy Award-winning underwater cinematographer Alfred “Al” Giddings, …

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Floods in Spain spur anger and goodwill

CHRISTIAN communities in Spain have mobilised support and counselling for victims of last week’s devastating floods around Valencia, as efforts continued to assess the damage and the number of fatalities. “In times of such great difficulty, tensions manifest themselves — yet at such moments, we must give a testimony of …

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Cornwall illustrator Judy Joel behind 2024 Christmas stamps

The stamps feature some of the UK’s most impressive cathedrals – in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Armagh, Bangor and Westminster – all set in a snowy backdrop. The stamps were designed by Penzance-based illustrator Judy Joel, whose popular paintings have been sold worldwide over the last 50 years. Specialising in commissions of …

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New briefing from Britain and Ireland

Westminster Cathedral features on the Christmas stamps unveiled this week by Royal Mail, along with cathedrals in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Armagh and Bangor. The stamps were illustrated by the Cornwall-based artist Judy Joel, whose paintings have sold worldwide for 50 years. Royal Mail worked with Canon Janet Gough, an expert on …

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