Britain's oldest teddy bear manufacturer is looking for a fan to go behind the scenes of a hotly-anticipated film to see their own version of Paddington being lovingly hand-crafted.
Britain's oldest teddy bear manufacturer is looking for a fan to go behind the scenes of a hotly-anticipated film to see their own version of Paddington being lovingly hand-crafted.As film fans get excited about Paddington's new big screen adventure, Shropshire's Merrythought has launched a competition offering an exclusive tour of the historic Ironbridge factory.
Made from rich golden woven mohair plush, with soft cotton velvet pads, Paddington stands at 12 inches tall, with expressive, hand-stitched details giving him the warm personality that the character is best known for. Sarah Holmes, Merrythought’s fourth generation managing director, said: “Paddington is probably the most famous British bear, so it is fitting that we bring to fans a teddy bear produced here in England by Merrythought - a true British heritage brand.
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