The rainbow stamps with first class Pride

THEY’RE a long way from the plain old Penny Black issued more than 1 0 years ago.

These latest vibrant designs show the Royal Mail has changed a lot since 1 40 – with what may be its most inclusive stamps ever.

The company has issued a set of eight stamps to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the UK’s first Gay Pride march. Using the bright colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag, the stamps tell the story of Pride since the first rally in July 1972.