US Stamps 09/15/2022 August cartoon winner inflates Igor the eagle By John M. Hotchner Many entries in the August cartoon caption contest noted the stern look on the face of Igor the eagle on the U.S. 1983 $9.35 Express Mail stamp. Full Story US Stamps 09/15/2022 Upright Jenny …
Read More »Nation shuts up shops in mark of respect for the Queen’s state funeral | UK | News
Most major stores will close as a mark of respect. Many smaller and independent shops, hotels and restaurants will also pull up the shutters. A global audience of billions is expected to watch the televised service from Westminster Abbey. King Charles III has declared Monday a bank holiday to allow …
Read More »Veteran UK rail worker speaks on British and US rail struggles
The World Socialist Web Site interviewed a rail worker of more than three decades on the ongoing national strikes in Britain and the struggle of railroad workers in the United States. He told our reporter, “We send solidarity and urge a joint struggle against these global railway companies. That’s the …
Read More »May our King recognise that coins and stamps should have aesthetic value too
Whatever the other glories of the second Elizabethan age, it included a period in the 1960s and 1970s when British art entered a black hole and stayed there. There were exceptions: Lucian Freud, Henry Moore and David Gentleman, in the visual arts; the odd good feature film, mostly by Lindsay …
Read More »What will happen to our coins, banknotes, stamps and passports?
We’ve all been used to seeing the Queen’s face on our coins, notes and stamps – but following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September, this could all change. We look at what could change and what it means for you. What will happen to coins and banknotes …
Read More »Queen’s funeral guidance for schools, transport and healthcare – All you need to know
Transport, healthcare appointments and schools are set to be impacted by Monday’s bank holiday in honour of the Queen’s funeral. King Charles III confirmed that September 19 would be a national holiday with record numbers expected to be watching the events on television and in London. World leaders will be …
Read More »Four ways greedy scammers are cashing in on cost of living crisis
Heartless conmen are targeting hard-up households and stealing money and identities using convincing texts and messages. Experts have warned people to be on their guard, amid concern that the cost of living crisis may lead to an increase in the number of people falling victim to scams out of desperation. …
Read More »BBC viewers shocked as royal guard collapses at foot of Queen’s coffin
BBC viewers were left in shock when live footage of the Queen lying in state showed one of the royal guards watching over Her late Majesty’s coffin suddenly collapse. The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch’s casket when he suddenly fell to the floor. The incident …
Read More »Tesco announces opening hours for day of the Queen’s funeral Bank Holiday
Tesco has announced it will be closing all of its main stores on Monday, September 19. The chain is one of many supermarkets to change its opening times for the Bank Holiday. The supermarket will close its larger stores but keep Tesco Express’ open from 5pm until their usual closing …
Read More »In Pictures: Charles leads royal family in procession behind Queen's coffin | Malvern Gazette
The King and the royal family walked behind her coffin in solemn … Warning as thousands of Royal Mail stamps will be unusable within months … Source link
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