A new set of stamps issued today another selection of remarkable individuals from the realms of sport, design, economics, heroism and the arts. The set commemorates individuals born 100 years ago this year. Notable figures include a footballer, actors and molecular biologists, to boast a few.
Remarkable Lives First Day Cover
Dr David Lawrence, writer, researcher, architectural historian and lecturer at Kingston University and designed by Purpose, the Filler Card provides a brief look at the ten remarkable individuals featured on the stamps.
Kenneth More, 1st class.
Joe Mercer, 1st class.
Joan Littlewood,1st class.
Dylan Thomas, 1st class.
Barbara Ward, 1st class.
Alec Guinness, 1st class.
Abram Games, 1st class.
Roy Plomley, 1st class.
Noorunissa Inayat Khan, 1st class.
Max Perutz, 1st class.
The Special Stamps are available from 25 March online at www.royalmail.com/remarkablelives, by phone on 08457 641 641 and in 10,000 Post Offices throughout the UK.
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