A new set of Royal Mail stamps will mark the Met Office’s 170th anniversary and...
Published: 4:28 am January 30, 2024
Updated: 11:41 am October 8, 2025
New Royal Mail Stamps Celebrate Met Office’s 170 Years of Weather Forecasting – UKNIP

The Royal Mail is set to release a commemorative stamp collection marking the 170th anniversary of the Met Office. The eight unique stamps showcase the evolution of weather forecasting in the United Kingdom, blending elements of history, science, and future advancements.

These stamps capture significant moments in the history of weather forecasting, illustrating how this vital aspect of daily life has evolved over two centuries. Among the featured illustrations are scenes from the Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica, the establishment of the Shipping Forecast in 1924, and the role of weather forecasting in pivotal military operations like D-Day.

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