Gibraltar first issued its own stamps during the reign of Queen Victoria and the Rock’s stamps are collected in over 50 different countries around the world. This week we hear from Aaron Enriles, Philatelic Manager at the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau, the man in charge of issuing these miniature works of art.
Fifty years ago this week John Lennon and Yoko Ono flew into Gibraltar by private jet to get married. Their hastily arranged Registry Office wedding proved inspiration for the song; the Ballad of John & Yoko. Five decades later, the John & Yoko effect is still being felt in Gibraltar today, with the Rock proving a popular venue for weddings.
