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Royal Mail pays tribute to legend of King Arthur with new stamp collection
THE legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is to be told in stamps issued by the Royal Mail.
Ten original designs go on sale from today and depict icons from the classic tales.
The Royal Mail is releasing stamps to celebrate the legend of King Arthur[/caption]
Ten original designs will go on sale today[/caption]
The designs include Sir Lancelot defeating the dragon[/caption]
The designs include the young Arthur drawing the sword from the stone, the knights of the round table, and Sir Lancelot defeating the dragon.
One stamp shows Merlin holding the baby Arthur.
While another image celebrates King Arthur marrying Guinevere.
Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: “These atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the king and the knights of the round table.
Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table also feature in the collection[/caption]
Royal Mail said the tale of King Arthur has ‘captivated people for a millennium and a half’[/caption]
Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: ‘These atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the king and the knights of the round table’[/caption]
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“With its themes of magic, chivalry and quests, the enduring legend of King Arthur has entranced for centuries and will continue to do so.”
Royal Mail said the tale of King Arthur has ‘captivated people for a millennium and a half’.
The ten Special Stamps can be bought online from Royal Mail.
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