Sir Humphrey Cripps was one of life’s hoarders. When he died in 2000, his sons found an old shoebox in the back of his wardrobe containing thousands of train tickets – one for every rail journey he ...

Queen Elizabeth II has many hobbies. Although she’s well known for her fondness of Corgis and breeding racehorses, the 94-year-old monarch has another way she likes to spend her free time and that is ...

A rare coronation proof set of four gold coins, two 17th-century translated bibles by Robert Barker and a stamp collection ...

What do the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, the Queen and tennis player Maria Sharapova have in common? Along with an increasing number of British investors, they collect stamps. With uncertainty hanging ...

Stamp collecting is enjoying an unexpected boom – thanks to the millennial generation. While some hobbyists have never posted a letter, younger people have helped to fuel a boom in stamp collecting.

CHILDREN are missing out on the educational benefits of stamp collecting as traditional postage stamps vanish from everyday use. CHILDREN are missing out on the educational benefits of stamp ...

The Royal Family is famous around the world for their weird and wonderful habits and hobbies. Whether it's playing polo, driving carriages or grouse hunting, the royals do have some very exclusive and ...

Stamps celebrating the 50 years of Doctor Who are the latest in a series of special anniversary stamps. For some, the ultimate must-have is the first day cover. But who collects them? Not everyone ...

Queen Elizabeth is apparently a keen stamp collector, and her hobby has managed to make her an incredible £100million so far. The monarch is reportedly the proud owner of one of the rarest stamps in ...