Bayeux Tapestry, Alderney

Country - Alderney

Stamp issue date - May 28, 2014

Printing process - Offset on combed cotton

Denomination - GBP 3.00

A new souvenir sheet from Alderney pictures the recently created final panel of the Bayeux tapestry.

This modern completion of a work that dates back to the 11th century was embroidered on Alderney, the most northerly of the Channel Islands and part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The original work, an embroidered cloth that is approximately 230 feet long, tells the story of the Norman invasion of England in 1066. It is named for the city of Bayeux, France, where it has been kept for more than 930 years.

In keeping with the textile theme, Alderney’s souvenir sheet was printed on 100% combed cotton. It was issued May 28 along with six stamps featuring scenes from the panel.
My stamp was sourced from Alderney Post

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