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Before Paddington Bear became a beloved character, his story was inspired by real events at London’s Paddington Station during the Second World War. Thousands of children passed through the station as evacuees, carrying little suitcases with name tags. Seeing these scenes gave Michael Bond the idea for Paddington Bear, complete with his suitcase and tag. A charming slice of British literary history, right here at Paddington Station. #paddington #paddingtonbear #bear #londrainblu #londonhistory |

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🚂 London Paddington Station – A Gateway Through Time 🚂 Step into the heart of Britain’s railway story at London Paddington Station — one of the oldest and most iconic railway terminals in the world. Opened in 1854 and designed by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Paddington remains a masterpiece of Victorian engineering and elegance. From the golden age of the Great Western Railway to today’s sleek Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express, Paddington has always connected London with the rest o

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You will find Paddington Bear on Platform 1 at Paddington Railway Station by the giant clock, also accessible from the station entrance near Praed Street. He has a label around his neck which reads “please look after this bear thank you” It was here at Paddington Station in 1958 where he was first found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Arriving in London for the first time from Peru. The life-sized bronze statue of Paddington is designed by the sculptor Marcus Cornish, unveiled by the Paddington Bear auth