Royal Mail "MYTHS AND LEGENDS" Stamps

Royal Mail has unveiled a set of stamps featuring mythical creatures and fabled figures from UK folklore.

Designed by London-based artist Adam Simpson, the illustrations include the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, and Beowulf and Grendel.

The set of eight stamps and the stories each represents from different regions across the UK "demonstrate our rich mythological heritage", Simpson said.

They are available to pre-order from Thursday and go on sale on 27 March.