It was 58 years ago when Michael Bond bought a bear, as a present for his wife, at Selfridges. At this time nobody knew it but on that Christmas Eve, on 1956, Paddington was born.
The teddy bear was the source of inspiration for Bond. In only ten days, he wrote the first book in which Paddington, named after Paddington station, was the main character. On the 13th of October of 1958 A Bear Called Paddington was published.
Nowadays, Paddy has become a classic member on children's literature and Bond's books have been translated into more than 30 different languages.
Next Friday, 28th of November, Paddington will be brought to the big screen. The film, by the director Paul King, is the perfect movie to enjoy this Christmas with the entire family.
And, as is tradition, 50 Peruvian explorers have been placed around London. The statues will be on the streets from the 4th of November until the 30th of December. Artists and famous people, like Emma Watson, Boris Johnson, Guy Ritchie or David Beckham, designed some of these teddy bears.
With these statues, the hosts hope to raise over £500,000. NSPCC will use this money for "fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands". They will organise an auction, with Christie's collaboration, from the 10th of December until the 7th of January. Action Medical Research will be also a beneficiary.
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