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The lives of 10 ‘remarkable’ people whose centenaries of birth fall this year are celebrated in a new set of stamps - including City legend Joe Mercer.

The Royal Mail said it wanted to recognise the achievements of individuals ranging from Welsh poet Dylan Thomas to actors Sir Alec Guinness and Kenneth More.

The first class stamps, which go on sale on Tuesday, feature portraits of the 10 as well as details of what they had contributed to British society.

Joe Mercer, who played for Everton and Arsenal, managed Manchester City between 1961 and 1975.

He later became the England caretaker manager.

During this time at City he led to the team to the 1967-68 First Division championship, the 1969 FA Cup, 1970 League Cup and 1970 European Cup Winners Cup.

Others featured are economist Barbara Ward, special operations executive agent Noorunissa Inayat Khan, Nobel laureate Max Perutz, broadcaster Roy Plomley, writer Joan Littlewood and graphic designer Abram Games.

Andrew Hammond, Royal Mail's director of stamps and collectibles, said: "The Remarkable Lives stamp issue creates a great sense of history, and captures both the achievement and endeavour of these exceptional people."