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Almost everyone knows that Paddington is a bear who usually wears a duffle coat,a rather shapeless hat and, on occasions, Wellington boots. Many people also know that his favourite food is marmalade and that he orginally comes from Darkest Peru.

Although Paddington now lives in London, England, he originally came from Darkest Peru where he was brought up by his Aunt Lucy after he was orphaned following an earthquake when he was just a few weeks old.

When Aunt Lucy went to live in the Home for Retired Bears in Lima, she decided to send him to England to live. After teaching him to speak English she arranged for him to stow away in a ship’s lifeboat.

Eventually, Paddington arrived on Paddington Station in London which is where the very first story begins with the words:

“Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear for Paddington was the name of the station.”

The Browns were at the station to meet their daughter Judy when Mr. Brown spotted a bear sitting all alone on a suitcase, behind a pile of mail bags, close to the lost property office. The bear was wearing nothing but a hat and he had a label round his neck bearing the words “Please Look After This Bear. Thank You.”
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Unable to resist such a simple request, Mr. and Mrs. Brown took Paddington home to live with them at 32 Windsor Gardens with their two children, Jonathan and Judy and their housekeeper, Mrs. Bird.

The Browns decided to name their new member of the family Paddington, after the place where he was found, although we later learn that in Peru his name was Pastuso.

When he was found, Paddington wasn’t too sure how old he was so the Browns decided to start again at one. They also decided that he should have two birthdays a year (just like the Queen!) and so he celebrates these on 25th June and 25th December.

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I went to Taichung Eslite this afternoon and finding out the leading character of a children novel named "A Bear called Paddington" is such a cute bear. This year is the 50th anniversary , meaning he is 50 years old , of Paddington. 7-11 is taking part in this celebration now. I am unable to endure the temptation of hot chocolate of City Cafe in 7-11 since last winter, not to mention this year. And everytime buying a mug of hot chocolate;meanwhile, I can get a sticker. Collecting 3 stickers, I can buy one Paddington Bear for only $NT 49 or for free exchanging with 6 stickers. This campeign renders me interest in who's the bear coming from England. Come on. Everybody come help me get Paddington for free.

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