New stamps feature eight mythical creatures

A brand new set of stamps are to be issued featuring illustrations of weird and wonderful creatures.

The eight stamps show mythical figures and legendary characters from UK folklore.

The Loch Ness Monster, Beowulf and Black Shuck (a folk tale about a fearsome dog that terrified the people of Norfolk), are just some of the creatures featured.

Others include mythical beings that are said to have inspired J.K Rowling as she wrote Harry Potter, including a grindylow.

The stamps were illustrated by London-based artist Adam Simpson and will be released as collectable items at first.

But who are some of the creatures on them and what are their stories? See if you recognise any of them.