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Text on the reverse side: The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hi...

Text on the reverse side:In ballet, a pas de deux, or "step for two," is a duet symbolising connection and harmony. Often featured in love stories,...

Text on the reverse side: Ballet teaches grace and resilience, reflecting the beauty of human expression. It encourages us to push beyond our limi...

Text on the reverse side:A short story titled "Madame Butterfly" (1898) by American writer John Luther Long, based on real events that he heard abo...

Size: (55mm x 185mm) Luxury pearlescent eco certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse   FREE UK delivery for 5 car...

Size: (55mm x 185mm) Luxury pearlescent eco certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse   FREE UK delivery for 5 car...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration by John Leech from the novel 'A Christmas Carol.' The term “bah humbug!”, used by the character Ebenezer Sc...

Text on the reverse side:All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unkno...

Text on the reverse side:As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt synd...

Text on the reverse side:A study showed that in as little as two weeks, listening to upbeat music improves the immune system, as well as boost happ...

Text on the reverse side: Life unfolds like a series of operas - some acts are filled with laughter, others resonating with deep emotions. Sometim...

Text on the reverse side: The flight of a Champagne cork is part of the fun and the glamour of drinking Champagne, which can reach a speed of arou...

Text on the reverse side: Clothing has always communicated more than personal taste. Changes in fashion reveal developments in technology, trade, ...

Text on the reverse side: In 1840, the Penny Black helped letters travel more simply; in 1893, the melody behind “Happy Birthday” was published. T...

Text on the reverse side: Forget Champagne-versus-Prosecco: Wales has quietly joined the fizz conversation. Its cool climate helps make sparkling ...

Text on the reverse side: The word detective comes from the Latin detegere, meaning to uncover or reveal. Before professional detectives became co...

Text on the reverse side: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice famously opens, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possessi...

Text on the reverse side: The caption here playfully adapts Shakespeare’s line “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatne...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally attributed to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, “Let them eat cake” was supposedly said when she was told...

Text on the reverse side: Introduced during the inter-war years, the Morris Minor M8 Post Office Van transformed British mail delivery. Its compac...

Text on the reverse side: During the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror’s troops panicked when rumours spread that he had been killed. He l...

Text on the reverse side: Blazing above the Bayeux Tapestry, the comet captures a moment of awe, omen, and memory. This design brings to life the ...

Text on the reverse side: As the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used within a national system, the Penny Black modelled postal modernity. Mo...

Text on the reverse side: As the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used within a national system, the Penny Black modelled postal modernity. Mo...

Text on the reverse side: For over 2,500 years, theatre has brought people together to laugh, reflect and dream. From ancient amphitheatres to mod...

Text on the reverse side: Like champagne, a good book should be opened with intention. Both offer indulgence, surprise, and delight, reminding us ...

Text on the reverse side: Champagne became tied to Christmas festivities in the 19th century, when French winemakers promoted it as the drink for ...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens was known to enjoy Champagne, often serving it at his dinner parties. In his novel David Copperfield, Ch...

Conçue par l’artiste français Joseph de La Nézière, cette affiche illustre l’attrait de la ligne du Simplon-Orient-Express vers Athènes. Actif au d...

Text on the reverse side: Le champagne est depuis longtemps associé à la mer, utilisé notamment pour baptiser les navires avant leur voyage inaugu...

Text on the reverse side: This aria from Verdi’s La Traviata, features Violetta proclaiming her desire to live for freedom and pleasure — a radica...

Text on the reverse side: This aria from Verdi’s La Traviata, features Violetta proclaiming her desire to live for freedom and pleasure — a radica...

Text on the reverse side:Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official dri...

Text on the reverse side: Mozart’s fiery aria “Der Hölle Rache” showcases the Queen of the Night’s wrath with piercing coloratura. Premiered in 17...

Text on the reverse side: Though not the first edition, the 1894 Peacock Edition of Pride and Prejudice is arguably the most iconic and collectibl...

Text on the reverse side: Pavarotti’s rendition of Nessun dorma, a technically demanding aria ending on a high B, became iconic. It reached number...