Tynwald tapestry featured in stamp collection

Tue, 14 Apr 2015

A new stamp collection has been unveiled which reproduces the unique Millennium Tynwald Tapestry.

It was designed by members of the Women's Institute in 1979 - 10 panels have now been turned into stamp format.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the WI who created the vibrant images to show Manx history, culture and landscape.

President of Tynwald Clare Christian officially launched the collection - she explains the importance of displaying the history of Tynwald and the women involved in the design of the tapestry: