Eight new stamps explore the sophistication, technical brilliance and artistry of Roman Britain

 

Featured in the set are: Dover Lighthouse; Bignor mosaic; Caerleon Amphitheatre; Ribchester helmet; Bridgeness distance slab; Warrior god, Cambridgeshire; Gorgon’s head, Bath; and Hadrian’s Wall

For almost 400 years, much of mainland Britain was a province of the Roman Empire

Royal Mail worked with the British Museum in the development of the stamp issue

 

A full set of all eight stamps, available in a Presentation Pack, retails at £10.35

The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to order now at www.royalmail.com/romanbritain and by phone on 03457 641 641

 

The stamps will be available on general sale from Thursday 18 June