The History Of Paddington Bear

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Paddington’s nationality is that he comes from Peru where his Aunt lives but could no longer look after him due to her old age.

The character Paddington was first introduced to the world on the 13th October 1958. Paddington was based on a bear that Michael Bond spotted in Paddington Station that he actually purchased for his wife. This is actually where the name came from and in the book it is explained to be the very same reason. Believe it or not some of Browns memories are thrown into the book with Paddingtons label stating “wanted on voyage” a memory of the WW2 evacuees.

Paddington had managed to stow away on a life boat where his only food was marmalade, he had than stowed away even further onto a train that took him into London. Paddington really does love marmalade sandwiches and is his favourite food in the world.

The piercing stare is the answer to Paddingtons anger issues, he never gets mad and will only ever do this stare.

Paddington has really become a worldwide success with loads of books being sold. It was then made into a television series more than once and a real life film is on the way very soon. If anyone remembers the movie Scooby Doo with the live action cast then this is what the Paddington film is going to be like?

Of course many people will know Paddington from the recent Marmite adverts in which he drops Marmalade for Marmite.

Peru which of course is where he is from is actually a really nice place to visit on holiday and is a lot better than the busy London streets and going on one of those Galapagos Cruises could be something for you.

When going on a Galapagos holiday you could even have the chance to spot a real life Paddington as he is based on the spectacled bear that lives there. Of course self drive holidays are also an option when travelling to Peru.

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