{"id":33374,"date":"2024-10-14T13:57:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/?page_id=33374"},"modified":"2026-06-30T20:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:24:44","slug":"childhood-bears-1970s-1990s","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/?page_id=33374","title":{"rendered":"Childhood Bears 1970s-2000s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On this page, you will find our older vintage British UK Bears from the 1970\u2019s \u2013 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">With many childhood favourite bears that were popular at the time. Including famous makers such as Wendy Boston, Deans, Gwentoys, Lefray, Merrythought, Chad Valley, Pedigree, Little Folk, Alresford, Big Softies, Nisbet, Canterbury Bears, and other quality makers. (subject to availability)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to order\u2026. When requesting details please advise which bear is of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTACT US \u2026 EMAIL<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk\">mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AN ORIGINAL 1970&#8217;s GABRIELLE &#8216;PADDINGTON BEAR&#8217; WITH LABEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lovely vintage original 1970&#8217;s Paddington Bear by Gabrielle Designs. He still has his maker&#8217;s label on his back seam.    He is all in original condition with plush fur, unjointed, realistic plastic eyes andnose,  felt foot paw pads (small hole in one) His height is 18&#8243; (46cm) In good vintage condition. Would benefit from a brush to be at his best. <strong>Email for his photo file \u00a345<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"531\" data-id=\"40455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1970S-PADDINGTON-GABRIELLE-BEAR-JUNE-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1970S-PADDINGTON-GABRIELLE-BEAR-JUNE-26.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1970S-PADDINGTON-GABRIELLE-BEAR-JUNE-26-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WINNIE THE POOH DISNEY BEAR BY GABRIELLE VINTAGE c.1970s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adorable older Winnie the Pooh, Disney by the famous UK maker &#8211; Gabrielle Designs. A hard to find bear with a label. He is made with jointed legs so he can sit or stand. Height standing 14&#8243; (37cm) soft plush fur. Very good condition. <strong>Email for his photo file. \u00a360<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"593\" data-id=\"40247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GABRIELLE-PADDINGTON-BEAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GABRIELLE-PADDINGTON-BEAR.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GABRIELLE-PADDINGTON-BEAR-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;OLD TED&#8217; PEDIGREE BEAR c.1960s-1970s BELLS IN EARS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Ted is a lovely example of a Pedigree bear from the 1960s-1970s. He would have been the childhood bear for many children as they were a hugely popular maker of the time. He has mohair fur, the distinctive  bells in ears. Pedigree orange\/black eyes (early plastic, non-safety with some scuffing to the centres) He is fully jointed with a standing height of 18&#8243; (47cm) velvet paw pads, and a working tilt growler. For his age see photos, he is in really good condition. With some fur settlement and minor loss. No label. <strong>Email for his photo file \u00a385<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"609\" data-id=\"39830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OLD-TED-PEDIGREE-BEAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OLD-TED-PEDIGREE-BEAR.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OLD-TED-PEDIGREE-BEAR-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;PIPPA&#8217; VINTAGE BEAR FROM &#8216;THE ENGLISH TEDDY BEAR COMPANY&#8217; 1980S-90S<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pippa is a lovely bear made by &#8216;The English Teddy Bear Company&#8217; She is fully jointed with curly mohair, boot button type eyes. Height standing is 11&#8243; (28cm) She is made in the early style with a shaved muzzle, long hand paws, large feet. She is in very good condition. She comes wearing her knitted top and trousers. <strong>Email for her photo file \u00a330<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"620\" data-id=\"38268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PIPPA-VINTAGE-DRESSED-BEAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PIPPA-VINTAGE-DRESSED-BEAR.jpg 497w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PIPPA-VINTAGE-DRESSED-BEAR-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2018CAPTAIN BULLY\u2019 BY NISBET, WITH FULL ID &amp; TAGS<\/strong>&nbsp;c.1980s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Captain Bully\u2019 is a rare to find vintage limited edition Nisbet bear with all his tags still in place. Plus his original price label showing \u00a3195! He is fully jointed with plush fur, velvet paw pads, a stitched nose, mouth and claws. His height standing is 16\u2033 (40cm) He comes wearing his original DACS scarf with large badge, plus his Captain\u2019s cap. Peter Bull paper swing tag and his limited edition label in his side seam. He is number 851\/2500. In very good condition.&nbsp;<strong>Email for his photo file. \u00a350<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"35541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CAPTAIN-BULLY-BEAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CAPTAIN-BULLY-BEAR.jpg 465w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CAPTAIN-BULLY-BEAR-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;BRYANY&#8217; LITTLE FOLK BEAR WITH OUTFIT &amp; TAGS 1980s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryany is a very distinctive bear by the highly regarded British bear maker &#8216;Little Folk of Devon&#8217; He has his tags and original outfit, is in very good vintage condition. He is fully jointed, his height standing is 12&#8243; (30cm) a really cute bear. <strong>Email for his photo file \u00a340<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"33626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-633x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-633x1024.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-768x1243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-949x1536.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-1265x2048.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BRYANY-LITTLEFOLK-BEAR-scaled.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8216;CORRIE&#8217; VINTAGE NYLENA BEAR c.1980s WITH LABEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corrie is a lovely example of this popular childhood teddy bear maker of the time. He has mohair fur, is fully jointed, standing height 12.5&#8243; (32cm) In very good condition. <strong>Email for his photo file. \u00a335<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"33629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-768x991.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-1190x1536.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-1587x2048.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CORRIE-NYLENA-BEAR-scaled.jpg 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and to order\u2026. When requesting details please advise which bear is of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTACT US \u2026 EMAIL<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk\">mail@oldteddybearshop.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this page, you will find our older vintage British UK Bears from the 1970\u2019s \u2013 2000 With many childhood favourite bears that were&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33374","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33374"}],"version-history":[{"count":81,"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40475,"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33374\/revisions\/40475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oldteddybearshop.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}