British Conductors: Sir Henry Wood

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12p

This 12p stamp, part of a 1980 set honoring British conductors, features a portrait of Sir Henry Wood. The design shows a head-and-shoulders depiction of the conductor against a brown background, with the denomination at the top.

Sir Henry Wood (1869-1944) was a prominent English conductor, most famous for establishing and leading the Proms, a renowned series of classical music concerts in London. This stamp commemorates his significant contribution to British music.