August 18th, 2009

Guernsey Post celebrates 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation

Guernsey Post celebrates 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of 'Bluff King Hal' Guernsey Post commissioned a fabulous series of paper sculptures created by talented artist Gail Armstrong.

Each sculpture, perfect in every diminutive detail, was then photographed to create a unique series of stamps, which all depict a key highlight in Henry's dynamic life and reign.

The set includes stamps featuring a young Henry surrounded by objects which portray his favoured pastimes; his coronation alongside his first wife Katherine of Aragon and Henry and Francis I as they meet on the 'Field of the Cloth of Gold;' a fortnight of jousting, wrestling and dancing this was the most magnificent European summit ever held.

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