Lighthouse stamps released for 150th anniversary

The stamps were released on Wednesday

Jersey Post has released a set of new stamps to mark 150 years since La Corbière lighthouse was first lit on 24 April 1874.

Mark Siviter, Jersey Post Group CEO, said the company was "delighted" to celebrate the anniversary with a new set of stamps.

Jersey Post said the illustrations, created by Norwegian artist Martin Mörck, were inspired by the original sketches from lighthouse engineers.

Key moments of its construction have been depicted on the stamps, Jersey Post added.

Jersey Post said the lighting of La Corbière was a "huge achievement" for the island

Mr Siviter said the team "has loved" researching the lighthouse's story in order to create the stamps.

Matt Thomas, CEO of Ports of Jersey, which manages the lighthouse, said it was an "honour" to be entrusted with one of the island's "most iconic landmarks".

"We take our responsibility seriously and carry out regular inspections to maintain the critical service the lighthouse performs," he said.

"We look forward to celebrating this special birthday with Jersey Post's exclusive issue of celebratory stamps."