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Philatelic Souvenirs
Over the years a number of philatelic souvenirs have been produced in Basildon, many with the involvement of the philatelic society. Souvenirs that have been recorded  
are listed below. Click on the links or use the menu above to find out more.

No. 1: 20 June 1970, 21st Anniversary of Basildon New Town.

No. 2: 1 May 1979, 25th Anniversary of Basildon Head Post Office.

No. 3: 13 May 1981, Opening of Marks Hill Nature Reserve.

No. 4: 23 October 1982, AEPS Essex Autumn Rally "Pitsea 82".

No. 5: 22 April 1989, Postmark Series No. 1, 21st Anniversary of Basildon Philatelic Society.

No. 6: 21 April 1990, Postmark Series No.2.

No. 7: 23 March 1991, Cessation of Basildon as an Outward Vouching Office.

No. 8: 24 April 1993, Silver Jubilee - PhilEssex'93.

No. 9: 4 June 1993, Basildon P.S. 25th Anniversary day.

No. 10: 12 October 1993, Self-adhesive stamps issue.

Nos. 11 to 17: 20 November 2004, ABPS Basildon 2004 National Stamp Exhibition.

Nos. 18, 19 & 20: 26 April 2008, 40th Anniversary of Basildon Philatelic Society.

No. 21:  14 June 2011, Centenary of the birth of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry creator of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Nos. 22 & 23: 27 April 2013, 45th Anniversary of Basildon Philatelic Society.
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William Butler Yeats