Royal Mail - Stamps for Kids


		King Charles I introduces a postal service for the public, to help cover the cost of sending his own post. Royal Mail is born!
		John Barnet is the last Royal Mail employee to be hanged for stealing mail.
		The world's first ever postage stamp, the Penny Black, appears in Britain.
		Post Office surveyor Anthony Trollope puts up the UK's first roadside pillar box in St Helier, Jersey.
		First UK commemorative stamp is issued - to mark the opening of the British Empire Exhibition.
		The first Royal Mail First Day Cover is issued for the Shakespeare stamps.
		England win the World Cup final at Wembley. Royal Mail bring out a special stamp to celebrate.
		First and Second Class postage introduced.
		Royal Mail produces its longest ever stamp - the Information Technology stamp, measuring 72.3 mm.
		The first ever customised stamps, called Smilers, are issued in the UK.
		The first self-adhesive commemorative stamps are issued in the UK - Cats and Dogs.
		The first Royal Mail 'Scratch and Sniff' stamp is issued - the 40p Nobel Prize for Medicine smelling of eucalyptus.
		Smilers on-line is introduced, allows you to upload a photo of your choice to create your own stamps on the Web.
		Fun Fruit and Veg - the world's first ever DIY stamps are issued complete with stick-on moustaches, hats, boots and more.
		First ever commemorative stamp for a Royal 21st birthday is issued (Prince William).