The UK is mourning the loss of one of the greatest philatelists of the modern era. It is with great sadness that we report that Frank Walton passed away on 1st April. He was suffering from stomach cancer. He has only recently led the team for the London 2022 International Exhibition with great professionalism and enthusiasm. Frank will be sorely missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends.
Frank Walton RDP FRPSL was a specialist in Sierra Leone philately, an international juror, formerly Editor of the London Philatelist (2001-2014), and a signatory of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists (2015). He was greatly involved with the latest International Philatelic Exhibitions in London as General Commissioner in 2015 and as Chairman of the Organising Committee in 2022.
He was awarded the FEPA Medal for Exceptional Study and Research in 2014 for his six-volume study, The De La Rue Collection.