Slavery & the Bank

October is National Stamp Collecting Month! The National Postal Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our unique and favorite stamps. England introduced the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. A year later, a young woman from Leadenhall Street advertised in the Lon

How might the design of a Banknote help it to enter circulation? 💷🏛️ For this week’s #BanknoteMonday listen as we explore some alternative imagery for the Series D £50 banknote featuring Christopher Wren, and how a decision made in the early design process might have led to some unexpected popularity later on. And if you like stories like these, why not pay us a visit? We even have our own banknote gallery! You can find out more via the link in our bio. 🔍💶 #MuseumReel #BankOfEngland #BOEMuse