RNS Number:4159O
Hamleys PLC
06 August 2003

                                  Hamleys plc


                            Resignation of directors





Following the announcement by Soldier Limited on 4 August 2003 that the Revised
Increased Offer for the entire issued ordinary share capital of Hamleys plc had
become unconditional in all respects, Mr Simon Burke, the Executive Chairman of
Hamleys plc, and Mr John Napier and Mr Jim Hodkinson, both non-executive
directors of Hamleys plc, have all resigned from the Board with immediate
effect.




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