Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Scottish adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

Text on the reverse side:There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Stonehenge adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:London was the first city to reach a population of more than one million in 1811. It is still the world’s largest financia...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary royal adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side:With all the rich, historic buildings and monuments, London is named the world’s most popular travel destination, with vis...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Elizabethan adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whic...

Text on the reverse side: Between 1309 and 1814, the Thames froze at least 23 times. On five of these occasions: 1683-4, 1716, 1739-40, 1789 and 1...

Text on the reverse side:The London skyline offers a unique view where some of the highest buildings in Europe are located. Some of the skyscrapers...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary police adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which c...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary astronaut adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Greeting card designed for the 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisabl...

Text on the reverse side:“Art Deco” comes from the French phrase “Art Decoratif” - a style first showcased in 1900 at the Universal Exposition in P...

Text on the reverse side: Map of London from an actual survey made between 1824-1826 by Christopher and John Greenwood. The city was the first to ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Royal Guard adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:The first bell for the tower, originally meant to be called Royal Victoria, was first cast in 1856. With a grand ceremony,...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Brunel adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Text on the reverse side:Published 1892 onwards, these beautiful maps were sold at one penny per copy by a specialist in gentlemen’s tailoring and ...

Text on the reverse side:A map depicting Elizabethan London, which was a centre of entertainment and leisure activities. Inn-yards and the new thea...

Text on the reverse side:Image from an eighteenth century copperplate depiction of London, published by J.Cooke, London, in 1776. as it was before...

Text on the reverse side:The antique copper engraving of the British Isles, created by Borde and published in Histoire Universelle around 1760, cap...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Welsh lady adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side:The entire written works of humankind, of every known language, from the dawn of recorded history, would take up around 50...

Text on the reverse side:Engraved by J.Cleghorn, the map was published in 1837 as a part of Thomas Moule's English Counties. Steel engraved by J.Cl...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Royal Albert Hall adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:The tradition of lighting the store began with its Christmas lights in 1959 when 1,100 bulbs were used for the decorations...

Text on the reverse side:France and England were the first to have double decker buses dating as far back as the 1820’s when they were horse drawn.

Text on the reverse side:From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611) by celebrated English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629). The map...

Text on the reverse side: Each Christmas, the Royal Albert Hall sparkles with festive performances. Beyond carols and concerts, it has hosted Japa...

Text on the reverse side:Camille Pissarro worked mainly in the Paris area but painted in London during visits. Similar to several other great artis...

Text on the reverse side:From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611) by celebrated English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629). The map...

Text on the reverse side: Every January, the Ōzumō Hatsu-basho marks sumo’s first grand tournament of the year. Before it begins, the sacred Dohyō...

Text on the reverse side:A Ground Plott of Canterbury by Wenceslas Hollar, which was originally published around 1670. The copper plate engraving w...

Text on the reverse side:We take knowledge of the visible world through sight, but that which is visible, is only a small speck in the grand creati...

Text on the reverse side:Titled "Brightstowe, vulgo" was published in Cologne in 1588 in the book Civitates Orbis Terrarum (Towns of the World). Th...

Text on the reverse side:For centuries until the kingdoms in the UK united, the flag of the union jack was restricted to use at sea. This was the l...

Text on the reverse side:The city of Liverpool is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to numerous world-class tourist attractions, ...

Text on the reverse side:1919 saw the first street parties organised by residents on a mass basis, as part of the Peace Treaty celebrations. This u...

Text on the reverse side:One of the most well-known features of the cathedral is the Whispering Gallery, which is 259 steps up the magnificent dome...

Text on the reverse side:The Houses of Parliament was featured in a number of films to establish London as the location. One of the most famous app...

Text on the reverse side:Engraved by J.Roper based on a plan by G.Cole, this copperplate printed mat was published in The Beauties of England &...

Text on the reverse side:After a few weeks from birth, a baby is able to visually distinguish between his or her mother and other adults. Constant ...

Text on the reverse side:A panoramic view of London from Somerset Gardens to the Tower highlights St. Paul’s Cathedral and church spires. In the fo...

Text on the reverse side:Pissarro painted this from his balcony at No.1 Gloucester Terrace, with Kew Green in the foreground, Kew Road to the left,...

Text on the reverse side:This map of Liverpool by American cartographer George Washington Bacon shows a detailed view of the streets of the city. W...

Text on the reverse side:A 1926 image from "Wonderful London" with the caption: "Here we are back in the heart of London... A rainy night has drive...

Text on the reverse side:The pink version of the union jack was popularised by British artist and photographer David Gwinnutt, creating the Pink Ja...

Text on the reverse side:A detailed 1851 map of Scotland, featuring an inset of the Shetland Islands, showcases illustrations of local landmarks an...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary artist adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

Text on the reverse side:An estimate of the number of books ever published was announced by Google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number o...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary book reading adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence and...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Van Gogh adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (...

Text on the reverse side:The oldest known confection in the world is the Linzer Torte, a tart with jam and a lattice pasty top, which shows up not ...

Text on the reverse side:Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. It can also be fantastic to help with any stress or turmoil. For enjo...

Text on the reverse side:Painted by Carl Spitzweg. The love for books is expressed showing a man intently reading a book up close to his face, hold...

Text on the reverse side:Reading transports us to other realms, where stresses, anxieties and negative emotions melt away. Studies show also that i...

Text on the reverse side: When browsing in bookstores, people will on average spend eight seconds looking at the front cover followed by fifteen s...

Text on the reverse side: In the great book of life, Christmas is a chapter lined with wonder – where every page glows with warmth, laughter, and ...

Text on the reverse side:The brain of a cat is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to that of a dog. Not known to many, both huma...

Text on the reverse side:“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) Novelist and scholar

Text on the reverse side:The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu ar...

Text on the reverse side:Many of us love the smell of old books, with the aroma of dust and all its history. Other times we enjoy smelling brand ne...

Text on the reverse side:By Ramon Casas (1866-1932), this painting is one of the most famous masterpieces of the Art Nouveau movement. A woman is s...

Text on the reverse side:The first known depiction of a heart as a symbol of love dates to the 1250s, which occurs in a miniature in a manuscript o...

Text on the reverse side:The benefits of enjoying a glass of wine, has been documented for over 5,000 years, as it transiently calms the central ne...

Text on the reverse side: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, was written in just six weeks and selling 6,000 copies by Christmas Eve only five...

Text on the reverse side:It is said that the longest sentence published in literature belongs to Victor Hugo from Les Misérables where there is a s...

Text on the reverse side:We are made whole by books, as by great space and the stars. Mary Carolyn Davies, 20thC American Poet.

Text on the reverse side:Studies show that even six minutes of reading a book can reduce stress levels by more than two thirds. It is more effectiv...

Text on the reverse side:Unlike the joy of sunbathing, or devouring a board of cheese and wine, the act of reading is a passion without any unwante...

Text on the reverse side:“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” A quote by th...

Text on the reverse side:The oleander is an ornamental plant normally associated with the Mediterranean Basin where it grows since the time of the ...

Text on the reverse side:An estimate of the number of books ever published, was announced by google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number ...

Text on the reverse side:Depicted is Monet's first wife Camille Doncieux. Prior to their marriage, she had been his mistress whilst serving as a mo...

Text on the reverse side:The image depicts a woman, perhaps a college student, reading inside a room filled with books. Above her head, a sign "Do ...

Text on the reverse side:Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. Studies also prove that they are also a brilliant aid with any stress...

Text on the reverse side:The books depicted in the painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), are recognisable as French paperback novels of the tim...

Text on the reverse side:The largest published book is an edition of “The Little Prince” which measures over 2m in height, 3m wide when open. Prese...

Text on the reverse side:Make a goal, dream it, make it specific, keep that mental picture, and imagine the scene in as much detail as you can. Bef...

Text on the reverse side:The labelling of wine has been around for centuries. The tomb of King Tutankhamen, who died in 1352 BC, was laden with win...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that a group of kittens is called a “kindle.”

Text on the reverse side:The world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu ar...

Text on the reverse side:Early readers develop vocabulary necessary to communicate, and therefore, more likely to attempt to formulate their though...

Text on the reverse side:The world is filled with so many books. Even so, there can be times when we may fear running out of something to read. The...

Text on the reverse side:A bibliophile is one who loves to read, and collect books, often with an extensive collection of books. Beware not to succ...

Text on the reverse side:Two children reading c.1919 by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, an Australian illustrator of children's books. The artist first publ...

Text on the reverse side:According to Google, the number of books published in all of modern history totals to around 13 million. With publishers c...

Text on the reverse side:Snow globes are said to have originated in France. The first record of a snow globe dates back to one that was exhibited a...

Text on the reverse side:By British artist William Wood (1769–1810). Wood began formal training at the Royal Academy in 1785 aged sixteen. He was q...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustr...

Text on the reverse side:Ever wondered which nation leads in the battle of book reading? This is in fact Iceland, where people read more books per ...

Text on the reverse side:A play on the Latin phrase “carpe diem”, usually translated as “seize the day”. The extended version of the phrase “carpe ...

Text on the reverse side:There are numerous benefits that come with reading. One benefit was confirmed via a study which found how the act of readi...

Text on the reverse side:The English inventor Henry Mill had patented a similar machine long ago in 1714, which never seems to have gone into produ...

Text on the reverse side:One of the world’s most impressive private book collection with over 300,000 volumes belongs to Karl Lagerfeld, who state...

Text on the reverse side:The word “novel” as an adjective, dates from the early 1400s, and comes from the old French word “novel/nouvel” meaning “n...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over thei...

Text on the reverse side:Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from th...

Text on the reverse side:The vocal repertoire of pet cats is greater than most animals, and they also use body language just as extensively. Expert...

Text on the reverse side:A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents patience and waiting for ...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese artist, Hiroaki Takahashi (1871-1945), artist name Shotei, was a big fan of cats and captured them in several of ...

Text on the reverse side:A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents patience and waiting for ...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces by licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck, becko...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The game Scrabble has sold 150 million units in 121 countries. A Scrabble Championship is one of the only places players a...

Text on the reverse side:The first decorated Christmas tree goes as far back as 1510 in Latvia. Funnily, the idea of decorating the tree with elect...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces by licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck, becko...

Text on the reverse side:Meow, the representation of cat sound, dates as far back as the 1630s in the forms of miaow, miau, meaw. Exploring differe...

Text on the reverse side:A cheerful cat, crowned with a colourful party hat, sits proudly before a delicious birthday cake. Whiskers twitch with ex...

Text on the reverse side: In the library of life, birthdays are golden bookmarks - moments to pause, celebrate, and smile. May this birthday bring...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. Tw...

Text on the reverse side:Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889-1946), an English figure and landscape painter, etcher and lithographer, who stud...

Text on the reverse side:Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889), sometimes depicted in a playful and funny manner. ...

Text on the reverse side:Adaptation of a woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents patience an...

Text on the reverse side:Adaptation of a woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents rebirth and...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:From a woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 12 to 16 hours every...

Text on the reverse side: In the great book of life, Christmas is a chapter lined with wonder – where every page glows with warmth, laughter, and ...

Text on the reverse side:Jingle Bells, the iconic song in the festive period, was written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. It was recorded on an Edi...

Text on the reverse side:The brain of a cat is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to that of a dog. Not known to many, both huma...

Text on the reverse side:Christmas candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy for decorating the trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cat...

Text on the reverse side:A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents rebirth and resurrection,...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from an 1897 poster by Edward Penfield - one of America’s most famous poster artists. Often referred to as the...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by draughtsman Jean Bernard in 1815. There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world, and are one of, i...

Text on the reverse side:Meow, the representation of cat sound, dates as far back as the 1630s in the forms of miaow, miau, and meaw. Exploring dif...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. Studies also prove that they are also a brilliant aid with any stress...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents rebirth and resurrection,...

Text on the reverse side:Although most people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder acknowledge their irrational traits, they are left with the belief...

Text on the reverse side:For Christmas-haters, there are many great places you could escape during this time of the year. Countries that do not cel...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that a group of kittens is called a “kindle.”

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by draughtsman and print maker Jean Bernard (1732-1797). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 1...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:A bibliophile is one who loves to read, and collect books, often with an extensive collection of books. Beware not to succ...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that a group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen...

Text on the reverse side:Louis Wain spent years as an inpatient in hospitals due to mental health problems. His work from this period is marked by ...

Text on the reverse side:The beauty in the print is the appearance of a virgin from the Kansei era (1789-1801), showing her affection to her pet ca...

Text on the reverse side:In Ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred and worshipped. Black cats are just as iconic in the 21st century where many...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by draughtsman and print maker Jean Bernard (1732-1797). When cats groom themselves, the process whilst stim...

Text on the reverse side:Some say that the custom of the birthday cake goes as far back as ancient Greece where, birthday candles were lit on cakes...

Text on the reverse side:A dog's memory is around five minutes long in comparison to kitties who can remember for up to sixteen hours. Similarly, w...

Text on the reverse side:Hochu Nakamura (active 1790 - 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active...

Text on the reverse side:Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active ...

Text on the reverse side:The Pekingese Dog is also known as the “Lion-Dog” due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions, and are considered t...

Text on the reverse side:Masks help in reducing the spread of infectious disease by catching microbes expelled by the wearer. Through sneezing, lar...

Text on the reverse side:Puppies are commonly associated to happiness, friendship, contentment and loyalty. Woodblock print by Kōno Bairei (1844-18...

Text on the reverse side:The age-old custom of setting new year's resolutions, dates as far back as Babylonian and Roman times. Although many striv...

Text on the reverse side:One of the most popular dog breeds often appearing in movies and peering out of celebrities' purses is Chihuahua. Chihuahu...

Text on the reverse side:The 20th century saw the average life expectancy shooting up 30 years, which is the greatest gain in 5,000 years of human ...

Text on the reverse side:According to a professor at Harvard states that in order to grow old and happy: “You have to keep your sense of humour, gi...

Text on the reverse side:In Britain “barking” is short for “barking mad”. The area of Barking is sometimes cited as the origin, attributed to the a...

Text on the reverse side:The entire written works of humankind, of every known language, from the dawn of recorded history, would take up around 50...

Text on the reverse side:Studies show that those who have a positive outlook about ageing outlive those with negative views by several years, regar...

Text on the reverse side:Junger Dackel (Young dachshund) by the artist Karl Reichert (1836–1918). He studied at the Academy of Drawing in Gratz, c...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863 - 1935), an American Illustrator who was active during the Golden Age of Illustr...

Text on the reverse side:Ever wondered which nation leads in the battle of book reading? This is in fact Iceland, where people read more books per ...

Text on the reverse side:According to a research by the BBC, in comparison to those without siblings, people who connect and go through life with t...

Text on the reverse side:According to a study, 7 out of 10 British dogs get Christmas gifts from their doting owners.

Text on the reverse side:Studies have proven for years that moderate drinking improves general health. Those who indulge in the odd tipple will hav...

Text on the reverse side:Back in 1965, the average married or cohabiting woman did 30 hours per week of housework, compared to a man's 4.9 hours. M...

Text on the reverse side:There are over seven billion people in the world today. Amongst this vast number of human beings, it is only the exception...

Text on the reverse side:A study found bacteria in soil can trigger the release of serotonin. Through gardening and making contact with soil, even ...

Text on the reverse side:The word “novel” as an adjective, dates from the early 1400s, and comes from the old French word “novel/nouvel” meaning “n...

Text on the reverse side:By virtue of having lived forever, older people naturally know it all.

Text on the reverse side:The quote comes from the famous Ellen Lee DeGeneres, one of America's most well-known comedians and talk show hosts.

Text on the reverse side:In the case of hangovers, a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon, and later a cup of herbal infusion is said...

Text on the reverse side:The first birthday cake is believed to have been made in Germany in the Middle Ages. Germans would hold a Kinderfest celeb...

Text on the reverse side:The smell of a book can be a reminder of things past, with all the linked memories, but also, the smell acts as a trigger ...

Text on the reverse side:Some historians say that the custom of the birthday cake goes as far back as ancient Greece when it was believed that the ...

Text on the reverse side:Life is better knowing there's that person you can call on for support. Having a sibling is a bond like no other.

Text on the reverse side:A study showed how a father's hands-on parenting has a significant positive influence in the development of their children...

Text on the reverse side:Many ancient cultures believed that smoke carried prayers to the heavens, which is why today we make wishes before blowing...

Text on the reverse side:A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, and has faith in you even when you fail,...

Text on the reverse side:A study revealed that both men and women agree that men remain “immature” well into their late 30s and early 40s, whereas ...

Text on the reverse side:“Something which inspires awe” is the original and oldest meaning of the expression “awesome”, which is also now a common ...

Text on the reverse side:The expression to “fall in love”, has been with us for a long time. One of the earliest entries is in a poem by Edmund Spe...

Text on the reverse side:Throughout the Tudor period, dogs were popular pets and were often kept as guard dogs and used for hunting. The breed of d...

Text on the reverse side:Painting by British painter Charles Burton Barber (1845–1894) who gained popularity from painting children and their pets....

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...

Text on the reverse side:According to the National Sleep Foundation, a bedtime reading ritual helps to prepare the body for sleep, aiding the mind ...

Text on the reverse side:A university study showed that the more brothers a man has, the faster his sperm swim and the greater his fertility - one ...

Text on the reverse side:The word “nice,” when it appeared in English in the 13th century, actually meant “stupid” (derived from the Latin “nescius...

Text on the reverse side:Perhaps men may have a greater spatial awareness than women, which helps with driving. However, the majority of all drunk ...

Text on the reverse side:In Italy, April 2011, the world's largest chocolate Easter egg was made which measured over 34 feet in length, and weighed...

Text on the reverse side:Some hospitals apparently keep a supply of beer for alcoholics, in case a patient goes through withdrawal, which can actua...

Text on the reverse side:Both male and female reindeer grow long antlers, but shed their antlers at different times. The females around May, while ...

Text on the reverse side:The excerpt comes from a Christmas carol with origins, probably French, dating back to the 18th century. In 1909 the Engli...

Text on the reverse side:The famous Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” did not use to be so joyous. Originally it used to be sung by c...

Text on the reverse side:Nearly half of the world's population, which is more than 3 billion people, live on less than £1.50 a day, of which more t...

Text on the reverse side:The term “moron” was coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry H. Goddard and was used in psychology to denote mild intellectua...

Text on the reverse side:Sometimes we have the great fortune of meeting a person who can change our lives, often with that person not even realisin...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary French adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This process...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary sushi adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune". A regular subject in Japanese folklore, the fox is portrayed with intelligence and...

Text on the reverse side:The swallow, for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others represents love and loyalty. Design by the Japanese ...

Text on the reverse side:Image from a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji from the "Album of Pictures by Celebrated Artists". The Japanese word for f...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” ...

Text on the reverse side:The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanese...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Scottish adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...