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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 t...

Text on the reverse side:Puccini originally had no plan for the aria "Vissi D'Arte", but after protests from the soprano singing Tosca’s role, he c...

Text on the reverse side:“Che Gelida Manina” is a poignant aria from Puccini's La Bohème, sung by Rodolfo to Mimi. Its title means “What a cold lit...

The quote is from the Novel, Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, originally serialised between 1838 and 1839. It speaks to the universal truth th...

Text on the reverse side: The quote is from the Novel, Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, originally serialised between 1838 and 1839. It speak...

Text on the reverse side: Take time to nurture your relationships and try to make decisions that are consistent with your personal values. When op...

Text on the reverse side: Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter allevi...

Text on the reverse side: Take time to nurture your relationships and try to make decisions that are consistent with your personal values. When op...

Text on the reverse side: Counting blessings and being thankful has great benefits on overall wellbeing, both mental and physical. Studies show th...

Text on the reverse side: Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter allevi...

Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter alleviates stress response, stimu...

When setting resolutions, think of why the goal is important, what one would like to achieve, who might be involved, and how, when, and where it wo...

Text on the reverse side: 'A Christmas Carol' written by Charles Dickens, popularised the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. This novella was Dickens' most...

Text on the reverse side: Dickens took just six weeks to write 'A Christmas Carol'. For this first edition, 6,000 copies were published on 19th De...

Text on the reverse side: Dickens took just six weeks to write 'A Christmas Carol'. For this first edition, 6,000 copies were published on 19th De...

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. Unk...

Text on the reverse side: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reo...

Text on the reverse side:The introduction of the Christmas tree to the Royal Family is said to have been carried out by Queen Charlotte, the consor...

Text on the reverse side: With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Osc...

Text on the reverse side:King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorg...

Text on the reverse side:From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ult...

Text on the reverse side:From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ult...

Text on the reverse side:Based on an illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Ag...

Ballet teaches grace and resilience, reflecting the beauty of human expression. It encourages us to push beyond our limits, igniting passion and cr...

Text on the reverse side: Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to de...

Text on the reverse side:Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated wit...

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 case you have the urge to build a structure for a Champagne cascade, the optimum measurements are as follows: Base le...

Text on the reverse side: Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Act II, gives us this simple expression of contentment with a place. Today, amid busy sche...

Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Act II, gives us this simple expression of contentment with a place. Today, amid busy schedules and constant distract...

Text on the reverse side: Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Act II, gives us this simple expression of contentment with a place. Today, amid busy sche...

Text on the reverse side: First appearing in Shakespeare’s Hamlet around 1600, these words have travelled far beyond the stage. Today, the quotati...

First appearing in Shakespeare’s Hamlet around 1600, these words have travelled far beyond the stage. Today, the quotation is widely understood as ...

Text on the reverse side: First appearing in Shakespeare’s Hamlet around 1600, these words have travelled far beyond the stage. Today, the quotati...

In 1840, the Penny Black helped letters travel more simply; in 1893, the melody behind “Happy Birthday” was published. Together, stamp and song sho...

The tune behind “Happy Birthday to You” has travelled across languages and generations. In Welsh, “Pen-blwydd Hapus i Ti” gives this world-famous m...