FIONN MAC CUMHAILL, the legendary warrior of Irish folklore, is to appear on a new collection of stamps from the Royal Mail. Mac Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna band of Irish warriors, features on one of eight stamps capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of …

The characters, known in Cornish folklore for leading travellers astray with their “pisky lights”, are part of an eight-stamp set celebrating mythical creatures and legendary figures from UK folklore. The other creatures and figures included in the set are Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Fionn mac Cumhaill, …

Blodeuwedd taken from their new eight-stamp set from the Royal Mail: Royal Mail/PA Wire Stephen Price Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore, with one of the Mabinogi’s central characters, Blodeuwedd, included to represent Wales. As well …

He explained the legend began in Bungay on 4 August 1577 when Black Shuck, sometimes known as the Black Dog of Bungay, burst into St Mary’s Church and killed some of the congregation. It then ran off to another nearby church at Blythburgh and carried out similar acts. “It was …

PA Media The eight stamps feature mystical creatures and figures from UK folklore 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 …

Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore. Images in the eight stamps feature Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie. The stamps were illustrated …

Images in the eight stamps feature Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie. The stamps were illustrated by London-based artist Adam Simpson. Fionn mac Cumhaill on a new stamp (Royal Mail) David Gold, director of external affairs …

Just under 10 million of this particular type of coin – a rare King Charles III coin from 2022 –  are in circulation.  One person in Stroud is trying to sell it for £618 on eBay – or for best offer.  A Royal Mint spokesperson said: “A coin is ultimately worth what the …

Residents of a small village five miles from Brighton have expressed anger at waiting weeks for Royal Mail deliveries. Saltdean has been described as a Royal Mail “blackspot”, with some locals waiting six weeks for letters to be delivered. While local message boards and Facebook groups try to look at …

Renovations are underway at a historic 1880s pub after plans for multiple beer gardens and hotel upgrades were given the tick of approval. The heritage-listed hotel is a landmark in Tewantin and has a rich history in the region’s Cobb and Co era. Plans for extensive restorations of the Royal …