How many Paddington Bear statues are there in London?

How many Paddington Bear statues are there in London?

50
Paddington fever swept the nation at the end of 2014 with the release of the first Paddington movie, which put London on the big screen and saw a Paddington Trail around the capital of more than 50 small statues of the bear decorated by celebrities and artists.

Where are the Paddington statues London?

To find it, head north out of the station and pass beneath the Westway towards Paddington Green. Then walk to the extreme western end of the string of parks and churchyards, where St Mary’s Terrace meets St Mary’s Square.

What statues are at Paddington station?

The statue of Paddington Bear at London Paddington station is a bronze sculpture by Marcus Cornish. Erected in 2000, it marks the association between Michael Bond’s fictional bear and the station from which his name derives….

Statue of Paddington Bear
Location London Paddington station, London
51.5171°N 0.1774°W

Where is the Michael Bond statue?

About. Meet Michael Bond OBE and his much loved creation Paddington Bear in the form of a statue near the Paddington Basin. The statue was comissioned in 2013 as part of the Sustrans Portrait Benches series and the subjects were chosen by the public for their contribution to the life of the community.

Who does Paddington Bear live with?

Mrs. Brown
Unable to resist such a simple request, Mr. and Mrs. Brown took Paddington home to live with them at 32 Windsor Gardens in London, along with their two children, Jonathan and Judy and their housekeeper, Mrs. Bird.

Where is Paddington Bear filmed?

West London
Principal photography and production began on 13 September 2013. Filming locations for Paddington were mostly in West London. The Paddington Station scenes were mostly filmed inside London Paddington station, although the exterior establishing shot used the front entrance of nearby Marylebone Station in Marylebone.

Is my Paddington Bear worth anything?

The most valuable will be the earlier bears made by Gabrielle Designs and in really good condition, a Paddington made in the early 1970s can be worth as much as £150. If you think you have an older bear of value we would suggest you seek the advice of a local antique toy specialist.

Which is the rarest Paddington Bear 50p?

Paddington Bear Tower of London 50p, 2019 Other Paddington coins feature the bear at Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and – of course – Paddington Station. The rarest is the latter, with only 5 million made.