History of rail travel stamps set issued to mark 200 years

Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the development of the UK’s railway network. The 10 stamps feature locomotives that helped shape rail travel in Britain, including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and Evening Star. The set includes a miniature …

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Full steam ahead for new stamps

The Mallard is among the locomotives featured (Royal Mail/PA) Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the pioneering development of the UK’s railway network. A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that helped shape the history of rail travel in …

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Full steam ahead for new stamps

18 September 2025, 00:04 | Updated: 18 September 2025, 00:04 18 September 2025, 00:04 | Updated: 18 September 2025, 00:04 image00002. Picture: PA Royal Mail is celebrating the heritage of steam locomotion. Royal Mail is to issue a set of stamps celebrating the heritage of British steam locomotives and the …

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Full steam ahead for new stamps

A set of 10 stamps features locomotives that helped shape the history of rail travel in Britain, including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and Evening Star. In addition, a miniature sheet of four stamps will be issued, marking 200 years since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Locomotion …

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