@timwilson-uk.bsky.social
I take photographs. I live in Seaham,Northeast England. I was a Metropolitan Police Officer for 14 years before leaving for better things. A train enthusiast, Linux user, I collect stamps & comics, a West Ham supporter and I read Tarot cards too!
Another mini sheet for my UFO stamp collection, released Maldives 1992 detailing Kenneth Arnold's sighting of 9 craft flying over Washington State. He described them as "flying saucers" and the term caught on. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps #ufo #area51 #uap
Between the jobs i'd been assigned by my wife today, I managed to catch the 800205 passing through Seaham at 1119 this morning. #trains #azuma
Stamps of the day - GB released in 1992 - Gilbert and Sullivan. I was introduced to them in the Star Trek movie -Star Trek: Insurrection. Unfortunately, HMS Pinafore does not feature on the stamps. Bought this for ยฃ4 - bargain! #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
6th March 08:00 UK Time - we will be LIVE! ๐๐ป
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Stamp of the day - Another sheet for my UFO collection. Released 1998 Tanzania, this depicts Captain Mantell's report of the pursuit of a UFO over Kentucky. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Cannot wait for this. Are you signed up? #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Stamps of the day - The 1940 London Stamp Centenary Exhibition was held from 6โ11 May 1940 at Lancaster House to celebrate 100 years of adhesive postage stamps, it supported the Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John Fund. #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Here are just some of the countries our Speakers will be joining us from, and some faces youโll get to meet at the show.
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Last time I was at Newcastle was to see the Flying Scotsman, however gave up after a few hours as it was going to arrive very late. I should visit more often as I'm Seaham and a quick journey.
Some more train themed stamps from Poland (Pafawag railway industries), released in 1985. Pafawag is a Polish locomotive manufacturer in Wrocลaw, it became part of Adtranz in 1997 then in 2001 part of Bombardier Transportation.
#stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Here are some of the publications youโll be able to read in our Reading Room at Virtual Stampex! ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช๐ฌ๐ท
If you have a publication youโd love to share with the world, submit it at stampexinternational.com/readingroom - deadline 28th February.
Saw the 158861 passing through Seaham, County Durham on 15th November 2025
*Martin Parr
Ansel Adams work and use of Black and White inspires much of my work (along with Akan Parr) as I prefer to work in B&W.. I've never had an eye for andscape but my street photography is definitely inspired by him and in my view (and many others) he one of the greatest photographers of all time.
Its a great series of stamps, I've just bought the sheet of 4 from Ebay. What a great set of stamps to get on an envelope.
I believe these were the first GB Christmas stamps?
More UFO stamps for my collection, this is my second purchase on the subject from Tanzania 1999 depicting pictures of alleged UFO's seen over the years. I've yet to discover if there was a specific reason for these stamps to be released. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Stamp(s) of the day - Paid a little more than I wanted to for this set of three 1934 GB Seahorse stamps but very happy with the purchase. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
I've never really been a fan of TV and mostly listen to radio. A series that I recommend from Radio 4 is called "When the Dog Dies", a comedy starring Ronnie Corbett - I promise you will be hooked from episode 1!. #radio #comedy
Todays stamp(s) are a recent purchase. "Lokomotywy Polskie" (Polish Locomotives) - 1978 Poland - a great addition to my Train stamps collection where I intend to get at least 1 stamp with a train or railway theme from every country in the world. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Don't forget to sign up and put Sunday the 8th of March in your diary. #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
My favourite train - the Class 43!
After getting those West Ham 1975 FA Cup Final covers that I posted here the other day, I decided to make the collection a little more complete with a copy of the programme. The programme price at the time was 20p, approximately ยฃ2.20 in todays money!
Very happy with these covers I received recently, firstly because they were cancelled on the year of my birth. Secondly because they mark the 1975 FA Cup Final - West Ham v Fulham (West Ham is my team) and thirdly because we won 2-0. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Signed up. Really looking forward to this.
I've signed up. Really looking forward to this. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
Todays set of 8 stamps are very special to me. Issued in 2024 in the Isle of Man, they feature the work of photographer Martin Parr, someone who inspires my own work. Sadly Martin Parr died on 06/12/25. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
I'm no expert on pricing and unfortunately too far away to assist with sorting, however when you put them on sale, please let me know.
Stamp of the day for me today is from the UAE issued in 1968 and shows the famous painting "Whistlers Mother" by James Whistler, arguably made even more famous by being featured in a Mr Bean film. #stampoftheday #stampcollecting #philately #stamps
