Carry a piece of ancient British history wherever you wander. Featuring a stunning, high-resolution print of an authentic 1966 First Day Cover commemorating the Battle of Hastings, this heavy-duty canvas bag is the ultimate companion for the analogue archivist. Showcasing eight intricate stamps inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and marked with original October 14, 1966 cancellations, it is perfectly proportioned to carry your library books, journals, and market finds. It serves as the ideal eco-friendly alternative to a heavy leather satchel.<\/p>
Behind the Design: The Grandfather's Archive<\/strong> This piece is a genuine, historical artefact from the Englandbear Scriptorium archives. Decades ago, this authentic postage stamp was carefully selected and mailed by a grandfather to his young grandson, crossing the country to share a quiet moment of wonder. Now, beautifully preserved and digitised at the highest resolution to capture every fibrous detail of the vintage paper and oxidised ink, it serves as a tribute to the lost art of letter writing. It is a celebration of the enduring bonds of family and a gentle reminder to slow down, put pen to paper, and share your own stories with the kindred spirits in your life.<\/p> The Workshop Ethos<\/strong> We believe in creating products that tread lightly and live gently. Our products are made from natural materials like organic cotton. This makes it easier to recycle them again, and again, each time they're worn out. You can send back any of our products to be remade by scanning the QR code on the inside label and you'll get a reward to spend on your next purchase too. It's our way of saying thanks for supporting sustainable solutions.<\/p>","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"Carry ancient British history with this organic canvas tote bag. Features an authentic 1966 Battle of Hastings vintage First Day Cover. Tread lightly.","metaImage":null,"noIndex":false,"giftWrapCompatible":true,"approvalStatus":"approved","ecoIcons":[],"isBundle":false,"specifications":"Certified organic cotton large shopper tote bag. Made from thick 210 gsm twill weave. 39 x 37cm. 68cm strap length. 10.5cm side and bottom panels. Wash cool, hang dry. GM-free. Not tested on animals. Does not contain animal-derived products. Material made in a renewable energy-powered factory, audited for a wide range of social and sustainability criteria. Made to be remade - scan the QR code in the care label to send it back when worn out.","sizeChartId":333,"sizeCount":1,"urlName":"1966-battle-of-hastings-postal-ephemera-heavyweight-organic-tote-bag","customiseIt":false,"enableAddToCart":true,"collection":{"title":"Bags","urlName":"bags"},"reviews":{"raw":[],"rating":0,"count":0,"summary":null},"lifestyleImages":[{"full":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sfktmwuwo7jruqcaozuq3ipfk9bmj8jlxtvmqeruypy77hcs.png","1080":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sfktmwuwo7jruqcaozuq3ipfk9bmj8jlxtvmqeruypy77hcs.png.jpg?w=1080&h=auto","640":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sfktmwuwo7jruqcaozuq3ipfk9bmj8jlxtvmqeruypy77hcs.png.jpg?w=640&h=auto","480":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sfktmwuwo7jruqcaozuq3ipfk9bmj8jlxtvmqeruypy77hcs.png.jpg?w=480&h=auto","120":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sfktmwuwo7jruqcaozuq3ipfk9bmj8jlxtvmqeruypy77hcs.png.jpg?w=auto&h=120","altText":"","color":""},{"full":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/nofzi0pyh1i6grpd4zrp8saceomlrm7y5mvugvhojqx3jqs2.png","1080":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/nofzi0pyh1i6grpd4zrp8saceomlrm7y5mvugvhojqx3jqs2.png.jpg?w=1080&h=auto","640":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/nofzi0pyh1i6grpd4zrp8saceomlrm7y5mvugvhojqx3jqs2.png.jpg?w=640&h=auto","480":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/nofzi0pyh1i6grpd4zrp8saceomlrm7y5mvugvhojqx3jqs2.png.jpg?w=480&h=auto","120":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/nofzi0pyh1i6grpd4zrp8saceomlrm7y5mvugvhojqx3jqs2.png.jpg?w=auto&h=120","altText":"","color":""}],"ugcImages":[],"videos":[],"designCrossSellData":{"enabled":false,"designFile":null},"crossSellProducts":[],"options":{"Black":{"colour":"Black","groupColour":"Black","sizes":{"One Size":{"price":20,"salePrice":0}},"flatImage":{"full":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/74adfe679b78903e506ccb39b50b0611551253c2ce9bf587.png","1080":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/74adfe679b78903e506ccb39b50b0611551253c2ce9bf587.png.png?w=1080&h=auto","640":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/74adfe679b78903e506ccb39b50b0611551253c2ce9bf587.png.png?w=640&h=auto","480":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/74adfe679b78903e506ccb39b50b0611551253c2ce9bf587.png.png?w=480&h=auto","120":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/74adfe679b78903e506ccb39b50b0611551253c2ce9bf587.png.png?w=auto&h=120"},"backFlatImage":null,"additionalImages":[],"price":20,"thumbnail":{"type":"color","value":"#000000"},"backImage":false}},"bundleItems":[],"price":20,"totalBundlePrice":0,"salePrice":0,"labels":[],"tags":["book bag","slow living","canvas tote","dark academia","british folklore","vintage postage stamp","first day cover","postal ephemera","analogue archivist","antique mail","battle of hastings","1066 history","historical gift","scriptorium"],"baseSku":"RNT6","personalizationTemplate":null,"showSaleBadge":true}