The cult of Paddington Bear - New Statesman
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How the children’s character became the ultimate symbol of British national identity – and an unlikely companion of Queen Elizabeth II.
You’ve probably seen it by now. The drawing of the Queen, holding the hand of Paddington Bear as they walk away from us into the great beyond. A single corgi follows along, trailing bunting. Marmalade
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Culture - New Statesman
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As Seen On: Gloverall Through the Years
Hugh Bonneville provides update on 'Paddington in Peru
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Michael Bond, 91, on Paddington's enduring appeal: â?oYou feel you can talk to a bearâ??
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New Statesman UK Politics & Culture Magazine
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Paddington Bear and the Secretary of State - Opinio Juris
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Paddington 2 is a perfect tonic for the gloomy winter
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Film - New Statesman
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WATCH: Queen Elizabeth and Paddington at Platinum Jubilee
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Culture - New Statesman
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Tejas Sathian (@tejas_sathian) / X
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Paddington's New Room (A Changing Picture Book)
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Culture - New Statesman
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Culture - New Statesman
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The New Statesman – Tory Torturing Teddy Bear (British Satire) – Rebel Voice