Paddington first came into existence in 1958, but the first products did not become available until the 1970s when Gabrielle Designs started making their first plush bears in the UK in 1972.
The launch of Paddington onto UK television screens in the mid-seventies soon saw the arrival of other Paddington products for sale. Although there are many Paddington items to collect the most popular are the bears and these make a beautiful gift for any new baby and a keepsake they will want to treasure for a lifetime.