'One of the great English legends' 🏹 Robin Hood, the iconic Nottinghamshire outlaw, features in a new set of Royal Mail stamps See more of the stamps here:
Friar Tuck carries Robin HoodRobin Hood helps Maid Marian escapeRobin Hood shoots his last arrow
Mr McCoy said: "It's been an amazing honour to illustrate for Royal Mail, one of the great English legends, and favourite stories from my childhood.Royal Mail's director of external affairs and policy David Gold said: "These atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the Legend of Robin Hood, his merry men and Maid Marian.
"With its themes of friendship, loyalty, humanity and love, the enduring legend of Robin Hood has captured the hearts and imagination of people for centuries and will continue to do so."Follow BBC East Midlands on
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