Meet the gang!
 
I've been asked many times if I collect bears as well as make them. The answer is yes of course I do and these I would never part with!
After all, who could possibly resist the charm of the traditional English Chiltern teddy bear?
 
It all started many years ago. This is me aged 14 pictured with my first special bear and my youngest sister.
 
Big Ted with Lady Chadwick Big Ted

We all start somewhere don't we? My first and therefore most important bear, bought for my first birthday and with me still.
   

Bobby Bear

He used to live in a museum in Hampshire but has been with me for many years now.

Bobby!
   
Barty Bear!

Barty Bear

A very special 'Chiltern Memory' made especially for me by Pam Howells who used to design for the Chiltern Toy Company.

   

Samson

Rather floppity now with a few bald patches which may have sapped his strength. A bear with oodles of character!

 

Samson!
   
Rochester and Stockport! Rochester & Stockport

A gorgeous pair of real 'old timers'!
   
Champers

This cutie was in need of a kind home several years ago and I was happy to oblige!
Champers!
   
Biggest Bear! Biggest Bear

As his name suggests, this guy is not to be argued with! He called out to me from the top shelf of a show stand and well, you know how it is ...
   
Baby Bear

Shown here with Bobby Bear. This sweet little bear came home to me filthy dirty and with his poor head hanging by a thread. My sister and I donned surgical scrubs, poured and bowl of bubbles and oops, dropped his head in the bowl! Fortunately he's none the worse for his dunking!
Bobby Bear and Baby Bear!
   
Houston!

Houston

.... we have a problem! This poor fella certainly did when the post man brought him to his new home in the UK only to discover I wasn't in. So he sent him back to the States. Three months later we finally met up. This is a VERY well travelled bear!

   
Brian Bear

Shown here with Baby Bear. A bear guaranteed to put a smile on my face. If ever I feel down, I give his tummy a gentle squeeze and he plays me a special tune!
Brian Bear and Baby Bear!
   
   
PLEASE NOTE: THESE PICTURES ARE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT ONLY.
THE BEARS ARE NOT FOR SALE.
   
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