From Worms to Tomb Raider: classic UK video games celebrated in new stamps

Royal Mail's set of 12 postage stamps traces Britain's role at the forefront of the games industry through the 1980s and 90s

A new set of postage stamps will celebrate the history of the British video game industry, from groundbreaking space sim Elite to blockbusting action adventure Tomb Raider.

Each of the 12 stamps in the collection features an image from a memorable and influential game, tracing the history of the industry from the 1980s. Also featured are classic titles such as Dizzy, Populous, Lemmings and Sensible Soccer.