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The inspiration behind
Paddington Bear
Paddington Bear is one of the best- loved characters in children’s literature. But did you know that Paddington was in part inspired
A creation of the late Michael Bond, the first book was written in 1958 followed by more than 150 titles selling over 35 million copies around the world. It inspired an animation series and more recently was given new life on the big screen in 2014 and a sequel in 2017.
from 'deepest, darkest Peru'. The homeless bear was sitting on a suitcase at London’s Paddington train station with a note hanging around his neck that said, “Please look after this bear.” When the Brown family from London take him into their home, adventure begins for Paddington and his new adoptive family.
by Jewish refugee children?
If you are not familiar with the storyline, Paddington, a polite albeit mishap-prone bear, arrived in England
But Marmalade sandwiches tucked under his hat were not the only hidden secrets being kept by the friendly bear.
As a teenager during World War II, author Michael Bond watched as Jewish refugee children arrived at the train
