Michael Bond's Grave - Creator of Padding Bear, Famous Graves.

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  • Today I visit the Famous grave of Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond. Paddington Bear famously sat with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her 70th jubilee anniversary celebrations, and once again won the heart of the world.
    Thomas Michael Bond CBE (13 January 1926 - 27 June 2017) was a British author. He is best known for a series of fictional stories for children, featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold around the world, and the characters have also appeared in a popular film series (featuring Paddington and Paddington 2 to date) and on television.
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  • @shirleyn546
    @shirleyn546 Рік тому +48

    The Queen and Paddington, this year’s TV magic, we didn’t realise just how special that would be just a few months later

    • @dnorfed
      @dnorfed Рік тому +10

      That particular film will remain iconic for all time, it’s the last time we all saw the queen speaking with clarity just 3 months before her demise

    • @eddiek0507
      @eddiek0507 Рік тому

      💯% ...👍🏻

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 Рік тому +19

    Can’t help but love Paddington. I did read that the Queen was approached about filming Paddington and actually using an actress to play her. However she insisted on doing it herself and leaving the younger generation a lovely memory of her. Yet the nation all loved this clip.
    Michael Bond is a great children’s author. 📚

    • @helencheadle5285
      @helencheadle5285 Рік тому +1

      I’m so thrilled even now, that the Queen was happy to be in the sketch herself, and to do it so well!! Her facial expressions with Paddingtons carry on are wonderful, especially when you realise she wasn’t actually with him! I don’t know how they managed it, but for us, her family, especially grandchildren and generations to come, her fun and sense of humour have been encapsulated forever with Paddington Bear
      And marmalade sandwiches! ( and everyone always wondered what the Queen kept in her handbags lol) 🙋‍♀️💐

  • @shaye6598
    @shaye6598 Рік тому +2

    Yes it’s true, Paddington and the Queen will live on forever. Thank you so much for giving us Paddington Bear, Michael Bond may you rest in eternal peace ✨🌹 I loved that on his stone. Please look after this Bear 🐻.

  • @angelafoster5777
    @angelafoster5777 Рік тому +8

    Awww I absolutely love Paddington Bear & I'm so glad that Michael Bond created the character ❤️ I still have a homemade Paddington Bear which my paternal grandma had made for my 8th birthday (42 years ago) Rest in peace Michael & thank you ❤

  • @annettewalker3309
    @annettewalker3309 Рік тому +9

    Who could not love Paddington Bear with his big hat and wellie boots. The clip with The Queen will always have a special in our hearts that was brill. Parsley the lion was my favourite children's program when younger (not revealing age lol)
    Brilliant video Paul. Respect given as always x

  • @bernadettefirth
    @bernadettefirth Рік тому +1

    My cousin worked at the Paddington bear factory. Thank you Michael for giving us this little bear. R.I.P Michael 🙏🙏💖

  • @lyndalawrence4383
    @lyndalawrence4383 Рік тому +1

    I adored Paddington when my children were young .Continued to adore him when my grandchildren were born now still adore him with great granchildren. I now just love him for me.................

  • @juliaboczko1938
    @juliaboczko1938 Рік тому +1

    I loved Paddington and still pass on the lovely stories and books Michael Bond had written. My grandchildren love him. Love please look after this bear. Michael the legend. Thank you so much Paul x🧸lovely memories as a child 😊

  • @Karen-bu3eb
    @Karen-bu3eb Рік тому +18

    What a lovely video...we all love Paddington Bear...he's become even more special since he met the Queen...so glad you put that part in your video, very touching. My mother in law has an original paddington bear ❤
    Keep up the good work x

  • @rodneybrook9555
    @rodneybrook9555 Рік тому +8

    Wow lovely , someone who will be remembered forever 🐻rest in eternal peace forever Michael thank you for bringing Paddington Bear 🐻 to life for the whole world to enjoy 🌎❤️

  • @thebard9786
    @thebard9786 Рік тому +3

    I think we will always cherish in our hearts the joy Michael Bond brought to children and adults alike. Such a poignant vid. Cheers again, Paul 👍

  • @chez9831
    @chez9831 Місяць тому

    I had the honour of visiting Micheal Bonds place of rest today with my daughter to pay our respects. I was read paddington to as a child and was given a bear at the age of 8, I read paddington to my daughter when she was little and one day will pass on my bear to her. Bless you Micheal and thank you for the memories.

  • @rivaest38
    @rivaest38 Рік тому +5

    Another lovely tribute, thanks Paul. It is perhaps worth remembering that it was Jeremy Clarkson’s parents who made the first toy Paddington Bear’s for Jeremy and his sister and Michael Bond was so impressed with them that he awarded the Clarkson’s the sole rights to producing them. The money the Clarkson’s business made paid for Jeremy’s education so I suppose we have Michael Bond and Paddington to thank for launching Jeremy Clarkson on the world! 😂

  • @stellastone8720
    @stellastone8720 Рік тому +1

    I grew up with Paddington Bear, loved Paddington Bear with Queen Elizabeth II. May her Majesty R. I.P

  • @sueharding8595
    @sueharding8595 Рік тому +3

    Another great find Paul . Who doesn't love little Paddington xxxx

  • @wendyfletcher4458
    @wendyfletcher4458 Рік тому +5

    Hi Paul 👋 Everytime we Think about Paddington Bear 🐻 it will remind us that passing Her Majesty Queen 👸 Greetings from Peterborough my friend 🥰

  • @qiviutqueen5705
    @qiviutqueen5705 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful to see his final resting place. I still have my Paddington bear that i purchased in 1974 when i was on holiday in London. Thank you !

  • @zoeilobowdery8778
    @zoeilobowdery8778 Рік тому +5

    I love Paddington bear 🐻 he did a heartfelt clip in memory of the queen I thought the one where he stood in rain looking at Buckingham palace with hat in his paws had n
    Me in tears especially the one where he says thank you for everything I’m so pleased that he gave us sweet Paddington a lovely man who gave us a lovely bear 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @susanfappiano6720
    @susanfappiano6720 Рік тому +2

    Loved Paddington Bear 🐻 Soo much, my dog and horse were named in his honor🥰 I still have my paddington Bear all these years later❤

  • @AdamForeman
    @AdamForeman Рік тому +1

    I loved the BBC TV shows, only 5 minutes long and were so cute and fun for children

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 Рік тому +5

    I was so sad to see no flowers on his grave,looked so unkept too,thank you 😊 Paul totally respect to you,xxxx❤️😊RIP Michael and thank you sir for giving us Paddington bear ❤️

  • @deanp3460
    @deanp3460 Рік тому +3

    Michael has got an amazing headstone, I absolutely love the description saying please look after this bear

  • @francescajohnston1470
    @francescajohnston1470 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loved Paddington bear most recently with our late much missed queen thank u so much Micheal rip ❤️ thank u so much Paul

  • @angelabaker1992
    @angelabaker1992 Рік тому +1

    I did't know he wrote The Herbs as well. I loved that programme.

  • @HaydnGuite
    @HaydnGuite Місяць тому

    A brilliant author and a lovely man. He created a small bear from Peru who became one of Britain's most iconic characters God bless you Michael ❤ 😊

  • @darranweston9425
    @darranweston9425 Рік тому +4

    It appeals so much to my childhood and seeing how happy Her Majesty was during her sketch with him just makes it more special.
    Loved it, thank you Paul

  • @jgscatsandthings5208
    @jgscatsandthings5208 Рік тому +3

    Such a beautiful episode Paul. I've been celebrating my 50th on Sunday or I would of caught this one.
    I used to love reading Paddington Bear books as a child, so it was nice seeing one on his creator. So beautifully told.

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  Рік тому +1

      Happy birthday 🥳 Hope you had a good one.

    • @jgscatsandthings5208
      @jgscatsandthings5208 Рік тому

      @@UnusualThings1 I did thank you Paul. Had a slightly drunken live stream with friends..

  • @claireburton4208
    @claireburton4208 Рік тому +3

    Thankyou Paul for keeping so many memories alive for those who have passed over ❤️

  • @Suelovesboo
    @Suelovesboo Рік тому +2

    I love the original Paddington Bear story . I just like to say thank you Micheal Bond for a fantastic childhood friend . Now a whole new generation can enjoy Paddington thanks to the late Queen Elizabeth 2nd
    Thank you Paul x

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 Рік тому +2

    Another beautiful tribute presented with great respect.
    I never knew that Michael Bond was the creator of the Herb Garden a programme I used to sit and watch with my dearest late mum, such fond memories.
    Thank you Paul

  • @veronicaukynwa8489
    @veronicaukynwa8489 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful words on his headstone. I loved Paddington as a child. He has always been there. I was in tears seeing Paddington with our amazing Queen. Just perfect .. Just a side note if this comes up in a quiz you do Ben Wishaw is the voice of Paddington in the new films plus tv show and Ben is Q in James Bond films

  • @ilanarhian
    @ilanarhian Рік тому

    I loved Paddington and The Herbs as a child, I still think they’re both lovely to watch now too.

  • @miercoles-3
    @miercoles-3 Рік тому +1

    The Queen 💝 Elizabeth II 🇬🇧👑🙏 watching from 🌥️ heaven 🕊️

  • @maureenlucas4189
    @maureenlucas4189 Рік тому

    What a fantastic life he had I love Paddington bear the clip with her majesty was pure magic the film’s are brilliant thank you Michael for Paddington I loved your books as a child x and the herbs was my favourite watch with mother you were pure magic

  • @lunevalleyparanormal
    @lunevalleyparanormal Рік тому +2

    Another lovely video thank you Paul
    Such an understated grave
    Simple yet charming 🐻

  • @anthonyellis987
    @anthonyellis987 Рік тому

    I loved the Paddington books when I was young. RIP Michael Bond.

  • @SarahmTH14
    @SarahmTH14 Рік тому

    I absolutely adore Paddington bear since I was a small child Micheal Bond was amazing thanks Paul for visiting Micheal’s resting place .❤. X

  • @nicolasimpkins3640
    @nicolasimpkins3640 Рік тому

    Love Paddington Bear thank you Michael thank you Paul

  • @hellsbells7271
    @hellsbells7271 Рік тому +6

    I wasn't actually aware of who the creator of Paddington Bear was, I was watching DNA Journey on TV a few weeks ago and it was really special, Kate Garraway found out she is actually related to this family and when younger , always use to eat marmalade sandwiches, which is absolutely mind-blowing given the fact she is a relative of the actual creator of one of the most famous bears in the world.
    The Queen really did have a sense of humour when she starred alongside Paddington in a sketch, and she actually shown there really was a fun side to her.
    As always Paul your narration of these videos is both respectful and compassionate, thank you.

  • @sallybowling9404
    @sallybowling9404 Рік тому

    Queen and Paddington lasting memory of Queen . Thanks Paul

  • @The373887
    @The373887 Рік тому

    I love Paddington loved you showed her majesty with Paddington thank you 💕

  • @didee5336
    @didee5336 Рік тому

    Read Paddington as a wee nipper (and have had a secret love for marmalade sandwiches ever since).
    Beautiful tribute to Michael Bond. Thank you ❤

  • @johnclarke7759
    @johnclarke7759 Рік тому

    Loved Paddington growing up and now my son loves him to thanks to the movies and the wonderful video with him and the late Queen Elizabeth 2. Well done sir for creating such a wonderful character.

  • @rayskitten78
    @rayskitten78 Рік тому +1

    When Paddington said thank you ma'am for everything means so much more now

  • @paulhickson-vb9ic
    @paulhickson-vb9ic Рік тому

    Love the queen Paddington Bear rip Michael .thanks paul❤

  • @alecshephard1863
    @alecshephard1863 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant loved the old Paddington bear not the imposter one 😁 great viewing as always Paul 👍

  • @alisonprince1102
    @alisonprince1102 Рік тому

    ❤❤Thank you so much for showing the grave of michael bond. I used to love Paddington bear. Plus the sequence with the queen. It brings tears to my eyes watching it. May michael and the queen rest in peace. Thank you once again Paul ❤ ❤

  • @tracydurrant7109
    @tracydurrant7109 Рік тому

    Absolutely love Paddington Bear. A big thank you to Michael Bond for all the Paddington books. This was a lovely video Paul to see where his resting place is. My next birthday l will be 60 and l have already requested a Paddington for my cake topper not flowers or anything like that. There is still a lot of child in me. I can be any age l want to be, its just a number!

  • @stevekirby1090
    @stevekirby1090 Рік тому

    Nice one. I live in Reading, and Presentation College is near my house. So good to know someone special to past an present generations lived here and walked the same streets. Other celebrities are Ricky Gervais,
    Kate Winslet, Billy Ocean, one of the members of Bony M, and Oscar Wilde spent time in Reading jail. Thanks Paul.

  • @midnightblue3226
    @midnightblue3226 Рік тому

    Bit late watching this... just had to say that although I have fond memories of Paddington I have even fonder ones of The Herbs....me and my little sister used to sing all the songs....'I'm a rather fat feathery owl called sage' and 'I'm a very friendly lion called parsley' still stick in my mind now...thankyou Michael for being such a special part of my childhood...Rest in Perfect Peace...

  • @joannephillips6461
    @joannephillips6461 Рік тому +1

    The queen's jubilee was brilliant

  • @LynneCarolTaylor
    @LynneCarolTaylor Рік тому

    Thank you for bringing this video of a wonderful man and a cute bear.
    Sadly nobody has kept the grave in order.

  • @recurvearcher6542
    @recurvearcher6542 Рік тому

    Hi Paul,
    Thank you.
    Never new the authors name.
    The English have a unique ability to produce author's who write outstanding children's book's, the legacy lives on through Michael Bonds, Paddington Bear.
    That church was huge, once the restoration is finished you must return and give us a tour.
    Perth WA

  • @nataliemoulding234
    @nataliemoulding234 Рік тому

    just love that clip of Paddington with the queen absolutely brilliant and funny too also love the Paddington 2 flim just hilarious 😂

  • @stephmcghie8732
    @stephmcghie8732 Рік тому

    Always loved Paddington bear 🐻 as a child, my birthday/Christmas wish was to hope for a actual bear with those little red wellingtons! Thankyou Paul for another great vlog 👍

  • @nickjackson6905
    @nickjackson6905 Рік тому +2

    Micheal bond narrowly escaped with his life. In Reading Berkshire when the town centre was bombed by a German bomber in February 1943 if I remember right. I'm from Reading he came up with Paddington idea while in Reading.

  • @tabs82xxx72
    @tabs82xxx72 Рік тому +2

    As others have commented, Paddington will always make me think of the Queen. My boys absolutely loved the Queen talking to Paddington, incredible clip. As always a respectful and informative video 😊

  • @janemarlow
    @janemarlow Рік тому

    I also love Paddington in fact I own a Paddington bear 🐻 and will always look after him. Thanks once again Paul for another great video ❤

  • @pixbychris3182
    @pixbychris3182 Рік тому

    Lovely video. The world without Paddington is not one I care to dwell on. Not many know it was Jeremy Clarkson's mother who made the first Paddington Bear toy.

  • @TheWacoKid1963
    @TheWacoKid1963 Рік тому +1

    There'll only be one person worthy of narrating Paddington, Sir Michael Hordern

  • @paularkins778
    @paularkins778 Рік тому

    Hey Paul Another little Gem Paddington was one of my favourites growing up in Ireland loved the Queen wih him

  • @amandamonaghan1190
    @amandamonaghan1190 Рік тому

    Beautiful vid. And the queens tea time with Paddington. Bear !!!!! ❤

  • @GUNSTONbuiltonagraveyard007
    @GUNSTONbuiltonagraveyard007 Рік тому +1

    Hey Paul. Sorry I missed the live chat 😞 hope you had a good weekend. Thx for the vid as always buddy. X

  • @skyedancer3106
    @skyedancer3106 Рік тому +1

    Hi Paul, thank you for telling Mr. Bond story. I found it so interesting and informative. He made so many kids and adults very happy.
    Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤️

  • @lindamadigan
    @lindamadigan Рік тому

    Thank you enjoy your video love Paddington as a child and still do .

  • @MegaPontoon
    @MegaPontoon Рік тому +3

    Your videos are truly brilliant Paul

  • @KatMusic2009
    @KatMusic2009 Рік тому

    Another respectful video thanks. Even the act of standing up that little bear toy says a lot.

  • @SusanBeadle-km9nd
    @SusanBeadle-km9nd 7 місяців тому

    We all love Paddington amazing man he was brilliant video thank you Paul x

  • @MilitaryGamer83
    @MilitaryGamer83 Рік тому

    When I went to London back in July to go to the London Film and Comic Con my Girlfriend, Son and myself stayed in an Hotel just around the corner from Paddington Station. Of course we took our Son to see the Paddington Bear Statue and had a few photos with him.

  • @alshakesby6335
    @alshakesby6335 Рік тому

    Great video Paul and every time I see Paddington bear it will always remember the queen and thankyou Paul

  • @user-ym7gt8ss4k
    @user-ym7gt8ss4k Рік тому

    Hi Paul how are you I use to love Paddington bear when I was little my mum had brought me a Paddington bear teddy, it amazing how you put the information on before finding the resting places , I also loved the films he was a real gentleman thank you for you work 😇👍🙏

  • @balloonrouge7676
    @balloonrouge7676 Рік тому +1

    Top man again Paul, well done.

  • @hazelsamuel4752
    @hazelsamuel4752 Рік тому

    Awww this was a good one. My earlier childhood memory is Paddington. My cousin was Rupert the bear fan. 😅 Thank you & wot a gorgeous cat too ❤❤

  • @sobo1956
    @sobo1956 Рік тому

    Another Great Tribute Paul Well Done .

  • @sheilahayward3596
    @sheilahayward3596 Рік тому

    What a pleasure it was to watch this,,, Thankyou Paul..😁

  • @ann717
    @ann717 Рік тому

    Who dose not love Paddington another great video thanks

  • @danielsellers8538
    @danielsellers8538 Рік тому

    These are people l personally wouldn’t have heated about,However what a clever interesting gentleman having completed his military service went on to be very successful a very clever man Michale Bond was Sir thankyou for sharing your stories Rip

  • @margaretparker8781
    @margaretparker8781 Рік тому +1

    Liked the vlog from Margaret P

  • @kirstynolan901
    @kirstynolan901 Рік тому

    And our beloved queen will be up in heaven talking to Michael Bond’s

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 Рік тому

    Evening Paul,looking forward to watching this one,love Paddington bear,xxx❤️ was late on tonight,was having a nap,been a long week

  • @pamelahall1495
    @pamelahall1495 Рік тому

    Aww I really enjoyed this video …bless you Paul and Thankyou for getting up so early ..I loved the Paddington clip with the queen ,So precious…I loved padding bear in the 70s and had a Paddington bear with wellies…I took it in to the RAF with me ,I Also went to see the Paddington film with my grandson .I never knew the story behind it ,but thanks to you I do now

  • @tony-yp6qk
    @tony-yp6qk Рік тому

    Used to love Paddington Bear as a kid another great video as always Paul 👍

  • @rachelmayes298
    @rachelmayes298 Рік тому

    Jeremy Clarkson’s mother, Shirley Clarkson was the lady who designed the Paddington Bear soft toy.
    I had to look it up as I thought she’d wrote the books. Silly me.
    I wasn’t really into Paddington Bear when I was young. It was nearly the last cartoon before the children’s tv finished for the night. That’s probably why.
    Thank you

  • @stopyulin3226
    @stopyulin3226 Рік тому

    Thank you Paul for another excellent video! Beautifully done and beautiful grave 🍯 🐻 God bless you for bringing these to us. Darrell 😘

  • @joluchford214
    @joluchford214 Рік тому +1

    Great video, lovely cemetery x

    • @joluchford214
      @joluchford214 Рік тому +1

      Forgot to add, If you’re in that area again Billy fury is buried at Mill Hill cemetery ( about 20 minutes from Paddington cemetery).

  • @chrisbatstone9742
    @chrisbatstone9742 Рік тому +1

    Hi Paul love these videos I'm big history fan of actors and actresses growing up in late 60s early 70s was for me most wonderful times ever etc where I live pub they have pic ture on wall of Michael and Paddington bear he lived in my town in County few Yrs and still love the series from 70s show voice of sir Michael hordern mbe etc it be nice if u have plan2 to vist his to have good day to

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 Рік тому +1

      Paddington episodes used to be shown on BBC1 before the evening news.

  • @suemckenna2430
    @suemckenna2430 Рік тому

    This was another brilliant video , made more moving with the queen and paddington celebrating with tea and a marmalade sandwich .

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 Рік тому +1

    I WILL BE WATCHING PAUL
    I LOVE BEARS ANYWAY SOUNDS GOOD TO ME 🥀

  • @kaybright2539
    @kaybright2539 Рік тому

    Hi Paul liked the video looking forward to the next one 👍👋👌

  • @pezzachannel8775
    @pezzachannel8775 Рік тому

    Good one, Paddington will live on

  • @philipcorrigan507
    @philipcorrigan507 Рік тому +1

    Like the Video very clear and interesting.

  • @oddsandwindsocks5905
    @oddsandwindsocks5905 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to this one.

  • @sheilamcglary7011
    @sheilamcglary7011 Рік тому

    Hi Paul your the greatest I love all your vids and watch you all the time your so careing and kind god bless you take care xxx

  • @juliebannerman-wu4lp
    @juliebannerman-wu4lp Рік тому

    I use to love his books

  • @carolineparton
    @carolineparton Рік тому

    My 6 years old daughter loves Paddington Bear and me too

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 Рік тому

    NICE ONE PAUL
    ALAS I NEVER HEÀRD OF THE GREAT MAN WHAT A GREAT LEGACY TO LEAVE BEHIND
    THE MAN WHO GAVE US PADDINGTON BEAR WELL DONE TO HIM NOW EVERY CHILD WILL REMEMBER HIM WITH GREAT FONDNESS
    MAY HE REST IN PEACE 🥀🙏🐻

  • @joannegarratt615
    @joannegarratt615 Рік тому +1

    I still have a Paddington bear

  • @steffanhoffmann8937
    @steffanhoffmann8937 Рік тому

    Great vid Paul Inc the squirrel at 2m 54s.
    Interesting also, with stuff I didn't know about.
    That vid with HerMaj was fab.
    Best wishes
    Steffan
    Alanya region, of the beautiful Med Sea climate.
    Temp 26c 🌞 6/Nov/2022
    (Another two weeks of this I reckon and then a colder 😄👍😁👈 21c or thereabouts.)

  • @Do.not.judge.
    @Do.not.judge. Рік тому

    Hey Paul you have nearly 50,000 subz. It has shot up so quick! I joined when you had just over 1,000 subz. Well done.Results of excellent delivery great individual detail and a gentle soul. X

  • @debrabolton8387
    @debrabolton8387 Рік тому

    Thank you for this I'm a Paddington bear fan