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Affiliated Societies

Websites of the societies affiliated to the British Thematic Association: Astro Space Stamp Society Bicycle Stamps Club Bird Stamp Society Captain Cook Society Exhibition Study Group Guild of St. Gabriel Masonic Philatelic Club Scout and Guide Stamps Club West of England Thematic Society...

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Themescene Articles

Here are a selection of articles from the BTA magazine, Themescene. Become a member and receive the magazine four times a year! In 2003 the BTA introduced the Franceska Rapkin Memorial Bowl award for the best article published in Themescene the previous year, as voted for by the Committee. Here are the most recent winning articles:...

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Index to Themescene

British Thematic Association Resources Themescene Themescene is the BTA Journal issued 4 times a year containing details of all BTA events, reports and articles about thematic collecting. The articles produced offer considerable assistance to beginners and experienced collectors in formulating their collections and displays. Themescene...

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Research and Further Information: useful links

Here are some useful links to other online resources. Please note the BTA is not responsible for any content on these websites. Undertaking Research. Full-text guidance on philatelic research, courtesy of the Royal Philatelic Society, London. (Please note these are general guides applicable to all classes of philately). David R Beech...

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Thematic Associations Worldwide

Links to thematic organisations worldwide. Some of them are not in English but use of your internet search engine options should help Australia Thematics Queensland Belgium Themaphila - Belgische vereniging voor thematische filatelie Colombia...

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Themes on GB Stamps

Here you will find the original version of the series of articles "GB Themes" which were published in Stamp Magazine between 2016 and 2019. The late BTA member Jeff Dugdale analysed GB commemorative stamp issues by theme and wove the story they tell into a narrative for each theme which he very kindly made available to BTA members....

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Battle of Britain stamp issues

An analysis of worldwide stamp issues featuring aspects of the Battle of Britain was published in Themescene March 2021. Here you will find an illustration of every issue discussed. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part...

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