Date of Issue : 20 Feb 2024
Postmark : York
Denomination : 2 x 1st Local, 2 x £1.00, 2 x £2.00 and 2 x £2.20
Stamp Size : 50 mm x 30 mm
Paper : PVA Gummed Stamp Paper
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue by Royal Mail celebrates the history, influence, and enduring legacy of the Vikings in Britain, which played a part in shaping Britain's language, economy, society, and political landscape. Pairing historical objects and locations with map imagery that places each discovery within the wider Viking world, the eight stamps in this issue showcase a fascinating range of Viking-era artefacts and archaeological sites from across the United Kingdom.
- 1st Local – Iron, silver and copper sword | Temple, London
- 1st Local – Olaf Guthfrithsson silver penny | York
- £1.00 – Silver penannular brooch | Penrith, Cumbria
- £1.00 – Lindisfarne Priory | Northumberland
- £2.00 – Norse settlement remains | Jarlshof, Shetland
- £2.00 – Antler comb and case | Coppergate, York
- £2.20 – Gilded bronze brooch | Pitney, Somerset
- £2.20 – Hogback gravestone | Govan Old, Glasgow
These stamps collectively showcase Viking craftsmanship, trade, settlement, religion, and cultural influence across England, Scotland, and the islands, illustrating the breadth of the Viking legacy in Britain.