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Jubilee Stamp room, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
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Jubilee Stamp room, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
The stamp room at The Rising Sun Pub, North Bersted, Bognor Regis. Eventually, in the 1920s, the collector and publican Richard Sharpe retired. By then more than three quarters of a million visitors had seen his stamps and written in 24 visitors books! Date: circa 1910s
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Bizarre Bognor Bust Ceiling Hanging Impressive Jubilee Regis Sharpe Stamp Stamps Strings Unusual Vast Weird
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In this photograph, we step back in time to the Jubilee Stamp Room at The Rising Sun Pub in North Bersted, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, circa 1910s. This unusual and impressive space was the brainchild of its owner, the collector and publican Richard Sharpe. The room's ceilings are adorned with an unrivalled display of stamps, creating a bustling, bizarre, and weird spectacle. Thousands of stamps, meticulously arranged on strings, cover every inch of the space. The vast collection, which eventually numbered over three quarters of a million, attracted visitors from far and wide. King Edward VII, the reigning monarch during this era, gazes down from a portrait on the wall, seemingly approving of the unusual decor. The room's historical significance is further emphasized by the presence of 24 visitors' books, filled with the names and comments of those who marveled at Sharpe's collection. Richard Sharpe, a man of great passion for philately, welcomed visitors to his pub and allowed them to explore his incredible stamp collection. The Jubilee Stamp Room at The Rising Sun Pub became a must-visit destination for stamp collectors and curious travelers alike. The room's unique charm and historical significance continue to captivate us today, offering a glimpse into the past and the passion of one man's obsession.
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