I have a Paddington stuffed bear from when I was little – it has been enjoyed by me, my children and now my ...

In addition to the automotive connection, Clarkson's mother created the Paddington Bear stuffed toys there ... While she didn't write the original story, the stuffed bears became hugely popular.

I have a Paddington stuffed bear from when ... Turning to your specific bear, with a 1974 label, we can deduce it's an early Gabrielle original, rather than a later Eden bear.