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Royal Mail unveil six special 2020 Christmas stamps telling the Nativity story in stained glass

By Sun Reporter
3rd November 2020, 1:55 am
Updated: 3rd November 2020, 2:00 am

SIX special 2020 Christmas stamps go on sale today telling the Nativity story in stained glass.

They feature real windows from UK churches.
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The 1st Class stamp sees Mary cradling the new-born child

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All the stamps depict real windows from UK churches

Scenes from windows in six churches across the country cover a range of eras, styles and techniques.

The Nativity story is a common subject in stained-glass artistry.

Scenes often focused on the relationship between the new-born infant Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

The 2nd Class stamp shows the Adoration of the Magi from St Andrew’s Church in East Lexham, Norfolk.
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The Virgin and Child scene is also seen in the £1.70 stamp

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The 1st Class depicts Mary and Jesus from St Andrew’s Church, Coln Rogers, Gloucs.

The £1.45 is also a Virgin and Child scene, from St James in Hollowell, Northants.

Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: “Our beautiful Christmas stamps feature the Nativity as told through the artistry of different styles of stained-glass windows.”
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The £2.55 stamp shows a section of a window from the Christ Church in Coalville, Leicestershire

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The 2nd Class stamp depicts the Adoration of the Magi

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The £2.50 stamp in the Royal Mail series shows the details of the Holy Family
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