Guernsey Post’s philatelic bureau will release a set of six stamps celebrating the history, character, and community spirit of Guernsey’s parishes. The stamps present a modern reinterpretation of vintage travel-poster artwork, each design capturing distinctive features that help define parish identity across the island (stamp issue date: 11 February 2026).
In Guernsey, the island has been divided into ten historic parishes since the 12th century, when churches were built and Christian administration replaced the older feudal fiefs. Although parish boundaries have softened with development, parish identity remains a strong and enduring thread in island life.
The stamps
69p – Vale
Featuring its natural harbours, sweeping coastline, L’Ancresse Common, Vale Church and Rousse Tower, the design reflects the parish’s blend of maritime heritage, open landscape and historic fortifications.
92p – Castel
This stamp depicts a west-coast sunset, a cricket match and Fort Hommet, celebrating Castel’s popular beaches, rural scenery, and the diverse defensive structures found along its shoreline.
£1.37 – St Saviour’s
Known for its countryside and floral displays, St Saviour’s is represented through imagery of St Apolline’s Chapel, Neolithic sites, the reservoir and the Millennium Walk.
£1.47 – St Pierre du Bois
The design includes a prize-winning pumpkin from the West Show, a Royal Golden Guernsey Goat and the parish’s contrasting coastlines, highlighting its agricultural traditions and natural beauty.
£1.81 – Torteval
Guernsey’s smallest parish is shown through dramatic cliff views, Hanois Lighthouse, Pleinmont Observation Tower and Torteval Church.
£1.90 – Parishes Map
This final stamp presents a colour-coded map of Guernsey, showing the locations of the five featured parishes and referencing each parish’s historic douzaine system.
Bridget Yabsley, head of philatelic at Guernsey Post, said: - “These stamps celebrate the individuality of Guernsey’s parishes and the heritage that continues to shape community life today. As the first in a two-part series, this issue sets the scene for a second collection in 2027, when the remaining parishes will be featured. Together, the series offers a rich visual tribute to the landscapes, traditions and landmarks that make the island unique.”-