The Aporia · Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

🔮 The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War.

2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

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🔮 “The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues.”

2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs as part of organisational review

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The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War.

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2026-10-27 · Evening Standard

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Each has been painted using a colour palette inspired by the red poppy, one of the most recognisable symbols of remembrance. asserted

Each → paint → remembrance

“Through these stamps, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country through two world wars and many other conflicts. asserted

who → pay → wars

“Matthew Cook’s poignant artworks provide a fitting and powerful way to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many courageous men and women across the generations.” asserted

artworks → provide → generations

“I was delighted to be asked to illustrate these stamps and to take on the challenge of such a sensitive and significant subject. asserted

I → ask → subject

“It is always a privilege to illustrate stamps for Royal Mail, and this project felt particularly special.” asserted

project → illustrate → Mail

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