Category Archives: Lighthouses

Estonia Lighthouse Stamps, 17 Oct 2014

On 17 Oct 2014 Estonia Post released the latest in it’s series of lighthouse stamps. These two stamps feature the range lights, also known as leading lights for the port of Sõru on the southeast coast of Hiiumaa. These lights were re-built after World War I and completed in 1934. The rear range light is shown on the 0.55 € denomination and the front range light on the 1.30 € denomination.

Sõru Rear Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014 | C3721.1

Sõru Front Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014 | C3721

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Great Britain Lighthouse Stamp, 18 Sep 2014

On 18 Sep 2014 Royal Mail issued a miniature sheet plus six individual stamps in the “Seaside Architecture” series. One of the stamps features Southwold Lighthouse. The current lighthouse was established in 1890 and was electrified in 1938.

Southwold L/H | 14 Sep 2014

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