On 13th October 1958, a certain bear from darkest Peru made his very first appearance in ‘A Bear Called Paddington’🐻 From marmalade sandwiches to wonderfully messy adventures, Paddington has spent generations reminding us to be kind, stay curious, and always mind our manners. Bring the magic of Paddington home with our CORGI die-cast collection - featuring Paddington himself, his iconic London bus, and a classic black taxi!🐻🚖 What was your first Paddington story? | CORGI Die-Cast

Ever wonder how Paddington Bear’s marmalade-filled adventures began? 🍊🐻 Back in 1958, Michael Bond introduced the world to this charming bear from “Darkest Peru” in A Bear Called Paddington. With just a suitcase, a jar of marmalade, and a note saying, “Please look after this bear”, Paddington’s journey through London, and the world’s hearts, began. The first edition, complete with Peggy Fortnum’s iconic illustrations, quickly became a beloved classic. 🧳✨ #PaddingtonBear #history #bookstagram