Great Britain Commemorative Stamps, 1960s

United Kingdom · 1965 ·

This is a representative collection of British commemorative stamps from the 1960s. This decade saw a significant increase in the number of special issues, often printed in vibrant multi-color photogravure by Harrison & Sons. Subjects ranged from celebrating technological achievements like the Post Office Tower to marking historical anniversaries and cultural events.

The 1960s in Britain, often called the 'Swinging Sixties', was a period of significant social and cultural change, which was reflected in the more modern and frequent stamp designs issued by the Royal Mail.