Paddington Bear

Steiff Paddington 50th anniversary teddy bear

Who is Paddington?

Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared in 1958 and was subsequently featured in several books written by Michael Bond and first illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. This year is Paddington's 50th anniversary. A book has been written to celebrate (see below) and a number of special Paddington bears have been created to mark this special occasion.

Classic Paddington Bear (30cm)
"Love you Paddington", SN, Canada

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When Paddington arrived in the UK from Peru, his only item of clothing was a Red Peruvian Hat. The Browns family gave Paddington his name and took him into their family home. Mr Curry is Paddington's next door neighbour who can't stand the sight of the little bear. Mr Gruber is Paddington's best friend. Marmalade (and now Marmite) is Paddington's favourite food. Paddington wears a duffel coat that was given to him by the Browns.

Paddington Bear Toys

We have collected as many Paddington's as we could find. Here they are ranked from tallest to shortest!

Biggest Paddington Bear (1 meter tall)

This is the biggest Paddington Bear we could find. 1 meter tall. Great for shop window displays. Great for the kids bedroom.

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Large Paddington Bear (46cm tall)

Paddington Bear wearing a red felt hat, blue felt dufflecoat with four traditional wooden toggle fastenings. Paddington also wears a luggage tag with ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you’ wording, and shiny red Wellington boots

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Marmite Ad (2007)

. See here for a video on how the Paddington Bear Marmite ad was made.

Paddington Bear (38cm tall)

Paddington also wears a pair of shiny red or blue Wellington boots and carries a dark brown, old-fashioned suitcase with black corners, handle and the initials ‘P.B.’ on the side! How adorable!

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History of Paddington Bear

Michael Bond (Author)

'It was created with love and it was born with that indefinable something known as star quality' - Michael Bond, author of the "Paddington Bear" stories.

Shirley Clarkson (Creator)

Shirley Clarkson grew her company, Gabrielle Designs, from a tiny spare-room business selling tea cosies in Doncaster into an international business shipping Paddington Bears all over the world.

The Business

With no business experience, and no capital, Shirley came up with the original - now classic - Paddington design of hat, raincoat and wellies. Manufacturing from a collection of ramshackle farm buildings, she was hit by a wave of orders from retailers, as the world went Paddington-crazy. From Tokyo to Sydney to San Francisco, everybody was growling for Paddington Bears.

Thriving

Turnover leapt to a million a year, Gabrielle Designs was hailed as a British success story, and Shirley was invited to meet the Queen at Doncaster Mansion House. For those who appreciate tales of triumph and adversity, the history of Paddington bear is one worth reading.

Paddington Bear (36cm tall)

36cm Classic Paddington Bear with Red Wellington Boots

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Paddington Bear (19cm tall)

Paddington Bear in a plush fabric. 19cm tall.

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Smallest Paddington Bear (7cm tall)

The smallest paddy bear we could find.

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Red hat Paddington Key chain

50th Anniversary

Celebrate Paddington's 50th Anniversary with this exquisite commemorative edition books. Abridged and illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout, including previously unpublished artwork by the original illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful keepsake will enchant established Paddington fans and a new generation of readers alike. "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don't be silly, Henry. There can't be." Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same! for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum, and Stephen Fry - Paddington Bear Book

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond (Author), Peggy Fortnum (Illustrated), and Stephen Fry (Narrated)

Also available on Audio CD

See also: Latest published Paddington Bear books and audio cds

Paddington Bear Toys and Accessories (UK)

Paddington Bear Stacking Blocks

Bold Paddington Bear Cotton Drawstring Bag

Paddington Bear Plastic Coated Tabard 46cm

Paddington Bear Dolls and Lamp (USA)

Paddington bear 18 inch PLUSH With Suitcase Character by Michael Bond

Paddington bear with suitcase 18 inch PLUSH With Suitcase Character by Michael Bond

Paddington Bear: Teddy Bear Plush Toy, made by Steiff in Germany

Paddington Bear wearing painters hat and blue jacket: Teddy Bear Plush Toy, made by Steiff in Germany
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Paddington Bear Lamp

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Saturnus 1950's Retro spinning coat hook

Spinning assorted colour wall mounted hat and coat hook. Unique design.

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Evening Gazette

First Birthday Celebrations

1^st September 2007
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Crazy Hangers Feature
10^th April 2007
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Home & Garden Feature
21^st Jan 2007
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Main Window Display
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Item No. 9225, October 2006 Issue 040 Product Listing (link)

The Residence

For sale online and for exhibition (Nottingham) 2005-2006 (link)

"Meet Your Maker"

Design Exhibition 2005, Liverpool Street
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London Metropolitan University

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