SOME national treasures feature among the celebrities spotted by our readers.

The Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen and Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley appear alongside former Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell.

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Among the throwback pictures from a time when you could hug your hero, we also have a Covid safe picture featuring former politician and broadcaster Michael Portillo, who was filming at a Hampshire railway station.

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WHAT a treat for Martin Anthony Cooper to meet national treasure Joanna Lumley, star of Absolutely Fabulous, The New Avengers and On Her Majesty's Secret Service among many other credits.

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CULTURAL icon Sir Ian McKellen, best known as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, is sandwiched between Donna Roberts and her friend. 

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FORMER Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell is pictured signing his book for Dave Cooper at Waterstones Westquay. 

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HERE'S a Covid safe celeb spot! Martin J Leach met former politician and presenter Michael Portillo, who was filming at Basingstoke Station. 

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RENO Farugia submitted this picture of him meeting Tommy Chong, the actor, writer, director, musician, cannabis rights activist and comedian.