These first two bridges, the Pontcysyllte aqueduct (opened 1805) in north Wales and the iron bridge (opened 1781) at Ironbridge, were part of an industrial archaeology series of stamps published in 1989. At the time, the bridge was already a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then, in 2009, the aqueduct was added to the list.
I don't know if this third bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge will ever join them on the list. Only time will tell. The stamp was part of the huge series issued to mark the Millennium, this one in June 2000.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!" As usual, click on the link to see some bridges on stamps.
I really like the vertical format for the 1989 series.
ReplyDeleteThese 1989 are very different from the latest ones issued by Royal Mail. It you look at them too quickly, you don't realise that the bridges are the same.
ReplyDeleteI like that industrial set - especially the minisheet.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know the 1989 stamps. The Royal Mail has issued many beautiful bridge stamps. As Eva says, it is interesting to see both versions of one bridge, while at first sight it is not clear they're the same!
ReplyDeleteI think the first two stamps do a better job of showing off the detail of the bridges.
ReplyDeleteThese bridges are so great to look at-love the artisticness of the stamps but also love bridges
ReplyDeleteI must admit I prefer the paintings of bridges to photographs, and the aqueduct one makes me want to rush out and go and see it. Ironbridge seems a favourite subject for royal mail but it is a beautiful and iconic bridge.
ReplyDeleteI know I've been a stranger of late...have missed your great posts. I'm back in the US. Attended my 5o year nursing school reunion in New Orleans in Oct, had a right total shoulder replacement November 18th and am well on the way to recovery and nearly pain free! Still have to have my arm in a sling for two more weeks so it's a bit hard to type.
ReplyDeleteLove the bridges.