keepsake

"These stamps are more than postage - they are a celebration of Irish culture, a keepsake for fans, and a lasting tribute to 25 years of Westlife," she said.

While its charm lies in its refusal of precise definition, junk journaling generally consists of compiling scrap items and keepsakes into curated notebooks, which can also contain personal musings, ornamental stickers and other embellishments.

Die-hard fans were reminded not to try to snap selfies, though keepsake photos would be taken and could be purchased after the event.

They claimed it made it "the most unique t-shirt and medal in Great North Run history, a keepsake that we'll be talking about in 44 years' time".

And in his parents’ home, light falls on a gallery of African vignettes and keepsakes.