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Legend of Robin Hood told in stamps

Robin Hood on Friar Tuck's backRoyal Mail/PA

A new collection of ten stamps has been revealed celebrating the legend of Robin Hood. Legends are stories which are handed down and retold over generations, this one is based in Sherwood Forest in Nottingham.

Robin Hood and Maid MarianRoyal Mail/PA

The collection has been illustrated by the artist Jon McCoy who has worked on films like the Avengers and Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. He says Robin Hood is one of his favourite stories from his childhood and he hopes everyone enjoys the stamps as much as he did.

Robin Hood captures the SheriffRoyal Mail/PA

Each of the stamps features a key moment in the life of the outlaw, including when he captured the Sheriff of Nottingham.

King Richard on Robin Hood stampRoyal Mail/PA

The Royal Mail who make the stamps for the UK, said they have themes of friendship, humanity, loyalty and love. the stamps also feature the head of King Charles III as his silhouette replaces that of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and money.

Robin Hood and Little JohnRoyal Mail/PA

Although the story of Robin Hood might not be completely true, it does include real characters from history like the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.

Robin Hood with chest of goldRoyal Mail/PA

According to the legend of Robin Hood, he was a talented archer who stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

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