November 2007

6 November - Christmas 2007

These stamps are from the Christmas. Children's Pictures set from November 1981.

8 November - Lest We Forget

'Lest we forget' is a line taken from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen which was first published in The Times in September 1914.

The poem honoured the British dead from the First World War in particular the British Expeditionary Force.

It has become linked with Remembrance Day observations. A plea not to forget past sacrifices, it is often found as the only wording on war memorials.

2007's Lest We Forget stamp can be found on the Royal Mail website.

The Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme (1 July – 18 November 1916) was one of the largest battles of the First World War. It is remembered for its first day, 1 July 1916, when the British suffered 57,470 casualties including 19,240 dead. This made this the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army.

The Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces and their families.

In 1921 the Legion was created as a voice for the ex-Service community.

The Legion have 5 main values they adhere to these are:

• Reflection – Through Remembrance of past sacrifice in the cause of freedom
• Hope- By remembering the past, a younger generation has the chance of a better future
• Comradeship – Through shared experience and mutual support
• Selflessness- By putting others first
• Service – To those in need and in support of the whole community