Paddington trail...

"I've nowhere to go and everyone seems in such a hurry."

~ Please Look After This Bear in "A Bear Called Paddington"

The origins of Paddington Bear date back almost 60 years. Did you know his creator, Michael Bond, bought a small bear from Selfridges on Christmas Eve 1956, as a present for his wife, and then named him after the nearest railway station to which they lived.

In celebration of London’s art, culture and innovation, and the release of Paddington the movie, visitlondon.com, NSPCC and STUDIOCANAL have created The Paddington Trail - Fifty Bears in One City

From 4 November to 30 December you can follow in the furry footsteps of the world's favourite Peruvian explorer. Fifty Paddington statues will be placed across London’s key landmarks in an inspiring trail. Each of the statues will be created by artists, designers and celebrities with the trail following the travelling bear’s favourite places in London.

This little Paddington photographed found outside The Royal Exchange was designed by the internationally-renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. What inspired her was that Paddington originates from Darkest Peru which, despite the name, is a very colourful country indeed.