TWO of the North East’s best-known landmarks are to feature on Royal Mail stamps.

The Angel of the North and Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island will be part of a 26-stamp alphabetical odyssey taking in landmarks around the UK.

The journey starts with the launch of UK A-Z Part One tomorrow , a set of 12 First Class stamps which read from A to L.

To represent the letter A Royal Mail has selected the Angel of the North and Lindisfarne Priory will occupy the L slot.

Philip Parker, Royal Mail Stamps spokesperson, said: “Our A to Z stamps showcase some of the nation’s most famous landmarks, celebrating areas across the UK that are enjoyed by millions of people.

“Not only are these places much loved attractions, they also reflect the variety of structures and sights which can be found across the UK.”

Gateshead Council leader Mick Henry said: “The Angel of the North is an instantly recognisable structure, famous throughout the world and recognised as a very important work of public art.

“Royal Mail’s choice to include the Angel in its collection of stamps, 12 years after it was first installed, is a testament to its popularity and significance. Millions of people all over the world will see the image featured on their post and I hope this will encourage many of them to visit the real thing.”

Other landmarks in the set of 12 stamps include Blackpool Tower, Carrick-a-Rede, Downing Street, Edinburgh Castle, Forth Railway Bridge, Glastonbury Tor, Harlech Castle, Ironbridge, Jodrell Bank and Kursaal (Southend).

A-Z Part 2, covering letters M to Z, will follow in April 2012.