Gibbons Stamp Monthly

London 2010 International stamp Exhibition show guide Business Design Centre 8-15 May 2010

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Contents
4 London 2010
Opening times, how to get there, exhibits.
6 Events
What's taking place at the Buisness Design Centre during London 2010.
12 Standholders
Who's there, who's where.
39 Jewels from the World of Philately in the British Library Philatelic Collections
Peter Jennings, FRPSL, FRGS, reports on an opportunity to see some philatelic rarities.
43 Empire Mail: George V and the GPO
A major exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery is previewed by Douglas Muir.
50 London 2010—An Added Bonds-2'
Richard West provides details of philatelic events taking place elsewhere in London during the exhibition.
54 The Final Touches
Organising an international exhibition requires a lot of planning, Paul Brittain looks at the details that will make London 2010 a success.
58 StaMps of the Aggie
Derek Connell looks at the history of the Royal Agricultural Hall, now the Business Desig-n Centre.
65 Let's All Go Down The Strand
John Moody reports on the refurbishment of Stanley Gibbons' shop at 399 Strand and gives details of a free shuttle bus operating between the shop and London 2010.
72 Come and See Us at the Show
What will be happening on the Stanley Gibbons stands.
74 A New Exhibition at the Bath Postal Museum
An exhibition based on events occurring during the reign of King George V forms part of the Festival of Stamps, Colin Baker takes a look round.
78 Philatex Extra
Dealers who will be attending Philatex on 5 and 6 May.
80 Countrywide Events
Details of events taking place throughout the country during 2010 as part of the Festival of Stamps.