UK sport and technology celebrated in new stamp collectionPublished15 January 2021Image source, Royal MailImage caption, A brand new set of stamps has been released to celebrate the United Kingdom's achievements in sport and technology. The collection - which has been designed by the Royal Mail - explores the way in which the UK leads the way in "creative excellence" and in having "a strong sense of community spirit."Image source, Royal MailImage caption, There are two sporty stamps. Depictions of football, cricket, Formula One, wheelchair racing and marathon running are featured. They use the taglines "Great Sport" and "Great Community.Image source, Royal MailImage caption, Here is one of the technology stamps. It shows a television studio and microphone. The tagline "Great Creativity" is used. Philip Parker, from the Royal Mail, said: "These colourful stamps are a celebration of these islands and the people who call them home."Image source, Royal MailImage caption, The other technology stamp shows a city skyline and a scientific discovery. It uses the tagline "Great Industry and Innovation." The four stamps are available to buy at the end of January.More on this storyRicky turns his shed into a Newsround den! Video, 00:02:09Ricky turns his shed into a Newsround den!Published15 January 20212:09New stamps to celebrate UK's brilliant bugsPublished2 October 2020