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A Momentous Year for His Majesty King Charles III

A Momentous Year for His Majesty King Charles III

During the month of November, Merrythought joins the nation in wishing King Charles III a very happy 75th birthday! Th...

The Story of Edward Bear

The Story of Edward Bear

As Christopher Robin's childhood bear and the inspiration for AA Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh' stories, Edward bear plays a...

Florence Attwood - Creator of Merrythought's Earliest Designs

Florence Attwood - Creator of Merrythought's Earliest Designs

Merrythought’s inaugural collection of soft toys was designed by a remarkable young lady called Florence Attwood. A sk...

Merrythought Celebrates Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Merrythought Celebrates Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Merrythought have lovingly created commemorative teddy bears to mark many major royal occasions, each handmade i...

The Story of Paddington Bear

The Story of Paddington Bear

 A true British icon, Paddington Bear is known all over the world but did you know the story behind his adventure...

Poppy Appeal Volunteers and Veterans  Join Us to Mark Remembrance Day

Poppy Appeal Volunteers and Veterans Join Us to Mark Remembrance Day

Merrythought is extremely proud to be working with the Royal British Legion during its centenary year. Ahead of Remembra...

The Royal British Legion Poppy Bear is Here!

The Royal British Legion Poppy Bear is Here!

It’s a very special day here at Merrythought as we celebrate National Teddy Bear Day!  Alongside marking this nat...

 ‘Pablo Donkey’

‘Pablo Donkey’

Star of BBC’s The Repair Shop! Did you spot the much-loved Merrythought Pablo Donkey on BBC One's The Repair Shop a f...

Behind the scenes at Merrythought on ITV’s Made in Britain

Behind the scenes at Merrythought on ITV’s Made in Britain

Did you see the Merrythought factory feature on ITV’s Made in Britain? Viewers of the show were taken on a behind-the...

How to host a perfect teddy bears’ picnic!

How to host a perfect teddy bears’ picnic!

If you go down to the woods today… take a picnic and your Merrythought teddy bear with you! Here at Merrythought we'r...

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