Royal mail celebrates Paddington Bear with special stamps

A series of special stamps will be issued to celebrate Paddington Bear's 65th birthday.

The lovable bear in the raincoat will feature on six stamps taken from Ivor Wood's cartoons, published in the London Evening News in the late 1970s.

David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “Paddington continues to bring cheer to generations of children worldwide. These delightful stamps will brighten up the day of anyone receiving mail with a touch of Paddington’s charm.”

Rachel Clarke of the Copyrights Group said: “Paddington is a real heritage brand with a modern hero and we are delighted to be partnering with Royal Mail to celebrate 65 years since Michael Bond first introduced us to the beloved bear.”

Source: www.euronews.com