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Paddington Bear

Links, books, and toys

About Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature created by Shirley Clarkson, 2. 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)
Classic Paddington Bear (30cm)
"Love you Paddington", SN, Canada stars

Popular Paddington Bear Toys

LeapFrog Tag Paddington Bear Book
LeapFrog Tag Paddington Bear Book
Paddington Bear Wooden Peg Puzzle
Paddington Bear Wooden Peg Puzzle
Paddington Bear Trolley Suitcase
Paddington Bear Trolley Suitcase
Paddington Bear Plastic Coated Mini Tote Bag 20Cm
Paddington Bear Plastic Coated Mini Tote Bag 20Cm )
Paddington Bear Wooden Word Activity Book
Paddington Bear Wooden Word Activity Book
Paddington Bear Wooden Dominoes
Paddington Bear Wooden Dominoes
Small Paddington Bear 19cm Beefeater Outfit
Small Paddington Bear 19cm Beefeater Outfit
Paddington Bear 35pc Puzzle Assortment
Paddington Bear 35pc Puzzle Assortment
Paddington Bear Rucksack
Paddington Bear Rucksack
Paddington Bear Union Jack Cushion
Paddington Bear Union Jack Cushion
Gift Boxed Paddington Bear Vintage Coffee/Tea Mug
Gift Boxed Paddington Bear Vintage Coffee/Tea Mug
Paddington Bear Wooden Picture Blocks
Paddington Bear Wooden Picture Blocks
Paddington Bear Classic Umbrella
Paddington Bear Classic Umbrella

Background

Ad: Wynsor's Paddington Wellies

Paddington Wellies

Green Long Leg Paddington Wellingtons Boots
Green Long Leg Paddington Wellingtons Boots

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)

Paddington Bear (1m)

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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Paddington Bears

Steiff 354731 Paddington Bear 29cm
Steiff 354731 Paddington Bear 29cm
Steiff Paddington Bear with Red Wellies - EAN 354694
Steiff Paddington Bear with Red Wellies - EAN 354694
Steiff Limited Edition Paddington in Raincoat
Steiff Limited Edition Paddington in Raincoat
Giant Paddington Bear
Giant Paddington Bear

Popular Paddington Bear videos

Paddington Bear - A Shopping Expedition
Paddington Bear - A Shopping Expedition
Paddington Bear, Singing in the rain
Paddington Bear, Singing in the rain

Paddington Bear (38cm tall)

Paddington Bear

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

36cm Classic Paddington Bear with Red Wellington Boots

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Paddington Bear (19cm tall)

2 bears

Paddington Bear in a plush fabric. 19cm tall.

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Smallest Paddington Bear (7cm tall)

Paddington Bear (7cm)

The smallest paddy bear we could find.

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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
Paddington Bear Stacking Blocks
Paddington Bear Plastic Coated Tabard 46cm
Paddington Bear Plastic Coated Tabard 46cm

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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 Lamp
Paddington Bear Lamp

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