Royal Mail Christmas Stamps

Working with the Royal Mail, our brief was to depict some of the UK’s most beloved cathedrals. They are a significant part of our cultural heritage and play an important role in local communities. We found ourselves torn between capturing the architectural precision of the cathedrals and creating a warm, inviting festive scene.

British artist Judy Joel, struck the perfect balance and met our brief impeccably. Judy’s style is characterised by its delightful naivety—employing block colours and simplified perspectives, her work exudes charm and resonates deeply with people.

Cathedrals are such wonderful and welcoming places to visit at Christmas offering a space for peaceful reflection, and we wanted to capture that sense of warmth and community in our designs. In these festive scenes, the cathedrals are surrounded by joyful children, snowmen, carol singers, and a generous sprinkling of snow, all coming together to create a magical, festive atmosphere.

We hope they bring a little heart to millions of people in the world in the weeks leading up to Christmas.