The Postal Museum features a display of mythical postage stamps, showcasing themes from works such as CS Lewis' Narnia, Tolkien, King Arthur, and Frankenstein. Commemorative stamps have become common over the last century, blending beauty and functionality as miniature artworks that convey messages. The display in the museum archive, open Wednesday to Friday and the second Saturday of the month, highlights original works by JRR Tolkien, reflecting a nostalgic, old-English style. Smaller exhibitions are often found to be more engaging. The exhibition runs until the end of September and entry is free.
The small display at the Postal Museum celebrates mythical postage stamps, showcasing themes from literature such as CS Lewis' Narnia, Tolkien, King Arthur, and Frankenstein.
Stamps are miniature works of art that confirm postage payment while often being visually beautiful, akin to miniature triptychs conveying messages and missives.
The exhibition features original JRR Tolkien artworks that convey an appropriate old-English style compared to modern interpretations and small exhibitions are often more enjoyable.
The Postal Museum archive is open Wednesday to Friday and the second Saturday of the month, from 10am to 4:30pm, and the exhibition is free to visit.
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