The Queen's silhouette has been seen on stamps for over half a century
The late Elizabeth II will appear will appear on a special set of stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman. The commemorative set features 12 stamps depicting the National Railway Museum's infamous train across various parts of the UK.
Meanwhile, a miniature set of four stamps featuring images of the Flying Scotsman and London North Easter Railway poster artwork from the 1920s and '30s will also be issued. Read more: Death of firefighter who fell over railings into the River Irwell after work night out was an accident, coroner rules
David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “Flying Scotsman is a national treasure of engineering and design that conjures up the golden age of steam travel.” He said the “remarkable locomotive epitomises the romance of rail travel and is loved” by people all over the world.The Queen's silhouette has been featured on stamps since 1966.
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