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The British Institution was a private 19th-century society in London formed to exhibit the works of living and dead artists; it was also known as the Pall Mall Picture Galleries or the British Gallery.
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Warhammer: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark game's 40th anniversary
By Jennifer HarbyBBC News
Stamps to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Warhammer - One of Britain's most popular miniature Wargames - have been issued by Royal Mail .
Six stamps depict characters from Warhammer 40,000 , Warhammer : Age Of Sigmar and Warhammer : The Old World.
A further four stamps feature illustrations from The Franchise archive.
They are available to pre-order and are due to Go On sale on 8 June.
Created in 1983, the fantasy Theme Game involves players simulating battles between armies using plastic miniatures.
Since its launch, it has been hugely successful with.
Games Workshop is the Nottingham-based firm behind The Game .
Helen Smallridge, global head of marketing at The Company , said: " We're delighted to be partnering with Royal Mail to mark the 40th anniversary".
" From humble beginnings, Warhammer has grown into a British Institution and a global success, with our fantasy miniatures collected by millions around The World . "
David Gold , director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail , described The Game as " a creative, collaborative pursuit with a unique power to spark the imagination. "
Source of news: bbc.com
