Royal Mail has revealed photographs of a brand new set of “vibrantly illustrated” stamps to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the UK’s first Delight rally.
The eight stamps have fun a march that befell from Trafalgar Sq. to Hyde Park in London in July 1972, which was the primary to bear the identify Homosexual Delight Rally.
The march was impressed by occasions in america, the place the primary Delight occasions had taken place to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York.
The stamps, specifically commissioned by Royal Mail, have been illustrated by award-winning artist Sofie Birkin, artwork directed by NB Studio and Royal Mail consulted with its inside LGBT & Mates Community.
The set of eight new stamps being issued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the UK’s first Delight rally (Royal Mail/PA)
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They depict the primary Homosexual Delight rally and early Delight occasions the place contributors shouted slogans resembling, “Homosexual is enjoyable! Homosexual is proud! Homosexual is gorgeous!”, to the newer replace on the standard rainbow flag.
David Gold, of Royal Mail, stated: “The colourful, vibrant Delight occasions that happen in cities and cities throughout the UK at present hint their origins to a small quantity of people that marched by way of central London half a century in the past to lift consciousness of discrimination and inequality.
“There have been large modifications in legal guidelines and social attitudes, however Delight occasions proceed to play a key function in elevating consciousness of discrimination, in addition to celebrating range and individualism.”
Alan Dye, artistic director of NB Studio, stated: “It was an actual honour to be requested to design this iconic collection for the Royal Mail, as they signify such an vital a part of British LGBTQ+ historical past.
“Watching these stunning illustrations come to life, you may simply think about your self as a part of the ‘March By Time’.”
NB Studio has created a movie utilizing the illustrations featured within the stamps, in collaboration with animation studio Animade.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
