1980 British Musicians: Sir Henry Wood 12p

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12 pence

This 12 pence stamp features a portrait of Sir Henry Wood, a distinguished English conductor, against an olive green background. It is part of the 1980 British Musicians commemorative series.

Sir Henry Wood is celebrated for his profound impact on British music, most notably as the founder and conductor of the Proms (Promenade Concerts), an annual summer series of classical music concerts in London.