1 May 2007
Merrythought 2007 Catalogue
It is with both a sense of relief and pride that we present to you the Merrythought 2007 catalogue. November 2006 saw the much lamented demise of Merrythought Toys Ltd and almost the end for the great British Teddy Bear. Who, after all, can boast hand-made British bears that have enjoyed continued production for over three quarters of a century?
The huge media outcry and public support following our announced closure caused countrywide pandemonium as collectors hurriedly cleared shelves of every piece of available Merrythought, worried that it could be their last opportunity to buy one of our bears.
This huge show of support and tremendous following for our products has prompted staff here to appraise the possibility of a much condensed 2007 collection. The tough market conditions that spelled the end for Merrythought Toys Ltd has resulted in a much sharper, collector-focused group of products that is able to pride itself on using the finest quality materials and the best of British manufacture here in a small section of the original factory site in Ironbridge Shropshire.
We hope you will enjoy our new range and continue to support Merrythought – still creating Britain’s best loved bears.
Oliver Holmes - Grandson of the founder
The Merrythought 2007 range is available from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Shop.