LLANDDWYN ISLAND
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Ynys Llanddwyn or Llanddwyn Island is a small tidal island
off the west coast of Anglesey; it is of particular geological interest with
pillow lava, jasper formations and Aeolian sand deposits.
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Variations available Ref: Lla010 - £4 PERF (Singles 4v) + P&P Ref: Lla011 - £4 IMPERF (Singles) + P&P Ref: Lla012 - £22 PERF (Sheet 32v) + P&P Ref: Lla013 - £22 IMPERF (Sheet 32v) + P&P Theme: Lighthouses & Landscapes |
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Variations available Ref: LLa005 - £4 PERF (Block 4) + P&P Ref: LLa006 - £3.75 PERF (Singles) + P&P Ref: LLa007 - £16 PERF (Sheet 16v) + P&P Ref: LLa008 - £4 IMPERF (Block 4) + P&P Ref: LLa009 - £4 IMPERF (Sheet 16v) + P&P Theme: Welsh Love Spoons |
Llanddwyn Island is rich in legend, and in particular those
associated with Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making her the Welsh
equivalent of St. Valentine. Her Saint’s day is 25 January and is often
celebrated by the Welsh with cards and flowers.
Making love spoons is a traditional craft that dates back to
the 17th century. Over generations, decorative carvings were added to the spoon
and it lost its original practical use – the love spoon was given to a young
woman by her suitor – and became a treasured decorative item to be hung on a
wall.
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Variations available Ref: LLa001 - £4 PERF (Block 4) + P&P Ref: LLa002 - £4 IMPERF (Block 4) + P&P Ref: LLa003 - £18 PERF (Sheet 24v) + P&P Ref: LLa004 - £18 IMPERF (Sheet 24v) + P&P Theme: Butterflies |
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