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  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540ks)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540kx)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540kv)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540la)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540ky)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540le)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
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    PORTRAIT - 24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits
    Exclusive
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Rowley/BIFA/Shutterstock (12627540kt)
    Jack Farthing
    24th British Independent Film Awards, Portraits, Old Billingsgate, London, UK - 05 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by DAVID HARTLEY/REX/Shutterstock (9799365f)
    The Miracle Paintings 2011-2018 Series
    Professor Stephen Farthing exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral, UK - 21 Aug 2018
    The Miracle Paintings 2011-2018 Series was completed earlier this year by Stephen Farthing but has held the works in store until they could be shown as a single and progressive entity,delivered as one Sermon that in its entirety amplifies the theme he is exploring.

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE -  Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX/Shutterstock (9766354d)
    Alistair Cope and son Sebastian cycling their penny farthings through a field of wheat
    Penny Farthing enthusiasts cycle in a field, Kilmington, Devon, UK - 17 Jul 2018
    Alistair Cope and son Sebastian make the point that there are not many places you can't cycle your penny farthing, including along the 'tram lines' of a field of wheat. After gaining the farmer's full permission to "give it a go" the pair made for a very unusual sight as the farthings emerged cautiously through the cereal crop. Alistair is the founder of the cycle organisation Velo Vintage and their moto is 'Time to cycle, take tea, converse and dress with style."

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE -  Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin/REX/Shutterstock (9766354b)
    Alistair Cope and son Sebastian cycling their penny farthings through a field of wheat
    Penny Farthing enthusiasts cycle in a field, Kilmington, Devon, UK - 17 Jul 2018
    Alistair Cope and son Sebastian make the point that there are not many places you can't cycle your penny farthing, including along the 'tram lines' of a field of wheat. After gaining the farmer's full permission to "give it a go" the pair made for a very unusual sight as the farthings emerged cautiously through the cereal crop. Alistair is the founder of the cycle organisation Velo Vintage and their moto is 'Time to cycle, take tea, converse and dress with style."

    (c) Dukas

     

  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731h)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731f)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731g)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731e)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731d)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731c)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent takes a tumble on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731a)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
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    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1829731b)
    Les New, 47, from Ash Green, Kent on his Penny Farthing
    Penny farthing race, part of the World Alternative Games, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 26 Aug 2012

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620d)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620e)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620j)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620i)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620h)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620g)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620f)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620b)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620c)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
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    Man starts own Penny Farthing bicycle postal service in Bude, Cornwall, Britain - May 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features (1736620a)

    Penny Farthing Post
    A man from Cornwall has quite literally 'got on his bike' in an effort to challenge Royal Mail's longstanding monopoly.

    Graham Eccles, 32, was shocked when the price of first class postage was hiked to 60 pence earlier this year.

    In response, he began his own postal service in his home town of Bude - delivering mail on a Penny Farthing.

    Customers can buy a 25 pence stamp for a local letter, post it in a town shop and have it delivered the following day. Sometimes mail is even delivered on the same day.

    Graham comments: "When the price increase was announced I decided to start my own postal service.

    "After I discovered that mail posted in Bude was taken 50 miles to Exeter to be sorted before being brought back I became convinced I could do something cheaper and greener".

    He also hoped his revitalised snail mail would renew interest in letter writing.

    Since launching the service he has peaked at delivering some 100 letters a day, six days a week in a 20 mile-long round.

    And he says he is "ridiculously pleased" with the local and international reaction to his initiative.

    Graham has been made an honorary member of the Letter Writers Alliance of America and has his stamps selling to collectors on eBay.

    In time he would like to build postboxes for his service in the shape of lighthouses across Bude and surrounding villages.

    However, his first priority is buying a new bike as the 32 inch wheel model he has been using is beginning to suffer from wear and tear thanks to the popularity of his service.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Stuart Clarke / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IBETAQSIF (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Krakow, Poland - 2009
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    Krakow, Poland - 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Henryk T. Kaiser / Rex Features ( 929225ct )
    A man riding a Penny Farthing in the Main Market Square, Krakow, Poland
    Krakow, Poland - 2009

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Krakow, Poland - 2009
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    Krakow, Poland - 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Henryk T. Kaiser / Rex Features ( 929225cu )
    A man riding a Penny Farthing in the Main Market Square, Krakow, Poland
    Krakow, Poland - 2009

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  • ORPHANED BABY HEDGEHOGS AT FARTHING WOOD WILDLIFE HOSPITAL, COBHAM, SURREY, BRITAIN - 1996
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    ORPHANED BABY HEDGEHOGS AT FARTHING WOOD WILDLIFE HOSPITAL, COBHAM, SURREY, BRITAIN - 1996
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by NILS JORGENSEN/REX (261886a)
    BABY HEDGEHOGS SITTING IN FLOWER POTS
    ORPHANED BABY HEDGEHOGS AT FARTHING WOOD WILDLIFE HOSPITAL, COBHAM, SURREY, BRITAIN - 1996

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