BPMA and Royal Philatelic Collection to collaborate on exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery in 2010
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This unique exhibition will explore the reign of King George V and will be open from 7 May to 25 July 2010 at the Guildhall Art Gallery.
An
era of conflict and great change, the reign of George V spanned from 1910 to
1936. The reign saw the development of a number of communication methods which brought
the world closer together.
Empire Mail: George V & The GPO will feature:
- posters
- vehicles
- pillar boxes
- philatelic rarities, and
- gems from the GPO Film Unit
It will explore themes from the King’s reign such as innovations in mail transportation, the first Atlantic air crossing, the rise of graphic design in the 1920s and 1930s and war-time memorabilia.
The
items on display will comprise a unique collection sourced from the
treasures of the BPMA and the Royal Philatelic Collection, including a display
of exquisite stamps and stamp artwork.
The Royal Philatelic Collection was
started in the nineteenth century by Royal stamp enthusiasts and its present
structure – which includes a large amount of material rarely seen in public –
was the creation of King George V, a keen stamp collector, and his adviser Sir
Edward Bacon.
This exhibition is
just one of a number of events happening across the capital as part of the
London 2010: Festival of Stamps. London 2010: Festival of Stamps is a year-long
programme of exhibitions, events and activities marking the centenary of the
accession of George V, the philatelist king.
Key events include a major
international stamp exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Islington and
partner exhibitions taking place at The British Museum, the Wimbledon Lawn
Tennis Museum,
the Royal Botanical
Gardens at Kew and a number
of other locations in partnership with the Association of British Philatelic
Societies.
Find out more about the London 2010: Festival of Stamps.
See full Exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery in 2010 press release.
Images reproduced by gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen to whom copyright belongs