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This year marked a monumental year for Liverpool Cathedral
Royal Mail have today announced that a historic Liverpool landmark will feature on a first class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps. The stamps will go on sale today, November 5.
An original illustration of Liverpool Cathedral will feature on a first class stamp this Christmas. This year marked a monumental year for Liverpool Cathedral as is commemorated 100 years in the city.
The cathedral’s journey started a century ago on July 19, 1924 and over the decades the impressive piece of architecture has stood as a beacon of community, spirituality, and cultural richness. Standing as the largest cathedral in the UK and fifth largest in the world, it is a highly impressive building.
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An enlargement of the original artwork used for the stamp was commissioned and will go on display in the cathedral during the festive season. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based, British artist, Judy Joel, whose popular paintings have been sold worldwide over the last 50 years
Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK with the remaining four being Edinburgh, Armagh, Bangor and Westminster. The Very Revd Dr Sue Jones, Dean of Liverpool, said: “Having always said we are a first-class cathedral we are honoured to be this year’s Christmas First Class stamp.
“This comes at the end of our centenary year of celebrations and is a magnificent way to mark what has been a tremendous year. Royal Mail has chosen a great mix of cathedrals to showcase whilst reflecting the importance that these beautiful places of worship have in so many people’s Christmas traditions.”
The history behind Liverpool Cathedral makes it one of the most famous worldwide. Liverpool Cathedral is the only cathedral in the UK with a war memorial chapel integral to the building design; the memorial was built after the First World War, in which 40,000 Liverpudlians died. In 1908, the Noble Women Window was commissioned, with panels depicting Queen Victoria and noteworthy local women.
David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy said: “We are delighted to mark the centenary of Liverpool Cathedral on our First Class Christmas stamp. Cathedrals are a hugely significant part of our cultural heritage and play an important role in local communities. They also offer space for peaceful reflection and a bit of an escape from the challenges of daily life, which can be especially important at Christmas.”
The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to buy from today (5 November) at www.royalmail.com/christmas2024, by telephone on 03457 641 641 and 7,000 Post Offices across the UK. A Presentation Pack including all five stamps is priced at £10.35.
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