Tower of London (London, UK)
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This British post stamp issued in 2011 by UniversalMail, from series devoted to Royal Palaces, depicts one of the key London' landmarks - the Tower of London.
Waymark Code: WMQCPV
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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This British post stamp issued in 2011 by UniversalMail, from series devoted to Royal Palaces, depicts one of the key London' landmarks - the Tower of London.

The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of England’s most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital. It is the most complete example of an 11th century fortress palace remaining in Europe. A rare survival of a continuously developing ensemble of royal buildings, from the 11th to 16th centuries, the Tower of London has become one of the symbols of royalty. It also fostered the development of several of England’s major State institutions, incorporating such fundamental roles as the nation’s defence, its record-keeping and its coinage. It has been the setting for key historical events in European history, including the execution of three English queens...

The stamp was issued by UniversalMail United Kingdom Ltd., not by Royal Mail.

Some information from their web:

With the liberalisation of the postal market in the United Kingdom in 2006 UniversalMail United Kingdom Ltd was formed. UniversalMail United Kingdom has grown to be the premier producer of tourism related and bespoke stamps in the UK. Our stamps can be used to send postcards to any destination outside of the UK.

An access agreement with Royal Mail enables any postcard bearing a UniversalMail postage stamp to be mailed through Royal Mail’s extensive network of red post boxes and Post offices located throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Our customers include regional tourist authorities, historic places and trusts, museums, art galleries, hotels, general retailers and souvenir stores.

Stamp Issuing Country: UK

Date of Issue: June 2011

Denomination: International Postcard rate

Color: full color print (CMYK)

Stamp Type: Single Stamp

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