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Children and adults alike pose for pictures in Bury St Edmunds with beloved Paddington Bear

By Mariam Ghaemi
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mariam.ghaemi@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 13:36, 10 October 2024

As word has spread that a marmalade-loving bear is in town, people have grabbed the opportunity for a photo with both paws.

A statue of Paddington Bear was unveiled in Bury St Edmunds town centre on Tuesday as part of a trail across the UK and Ireland to mark the release of the film PADDINGTON IN PERU next month.

The meticulously-crafted and painted statue, on a bench outside the Apex at the arc Shopping Centre, has been drawing fans in for a photo. See our gallery below:

Visitors can enjoy a photo, or a marmalade sandwich, with Paddington. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
Visitors can enjoy a photo, or a marmalade sandwich, with Paddington. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL’s Paddington Bear trail features 23 locations, including Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL’s Paddington Bear trail features 23 locations, including Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
Everyone’s favourite bear has taken a seat in Bury St Edmunds as part of Paddington Visits, a far-reaching trail spanning the UK and Ireland. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
Everyone’s favourite bear has taken a seat in Bury St Edmunds as part of Paddington Visits, a far-reaching trail spanning the UK and Ireland. Picture: Supplied by STUDIOCANAL
Max was thrilled to meet Paddington this week. His grandmother Debbie Maddock, who is also a big Paddington fan, took this photo
Max was thrilled to meet Paddington this week. His grandmother Debbie Maddock, who is also a big Paddington fan, took this photo
The Paddington statue was unveiled outside the Apex at the arc Shopping Centre. Picture: Richard Marsham
The Paddington statue was unveiled outside the Apex at the arc Shopping Centre. Picture: Richard Marsham
The Paddington statue is the only one in Suffolk to be included in the trail. Picture: Richard Marsham
The Paddington statue is the only one in Suffolk to be included in the trail. Picture: Richard Marsham
The statue has been meticulously-crafted and painted. Picture: Richard Marsham
The statue has been meticulously-crafted and painted. Picture: Richard Marsham
The beloved bear poses the perfect opportunity for a photo. Picture: Richard Marsham
The beloved bear poses the perfect opportunity for a photo. Picture: Richard Marsham
Adults and children alike are delighting in having their picture taken with Paddington. Picture: Richard Marsham
Adults and children alike are delighting in having their picture taken with Paddington. Picture: Richard Marsham
The Mayor of Bury St Edmunds Cllr Diane Hind did the honours in unveiling the statue. Picture: Richard Marsham
The Mayor of Bury St Edmunds Cllr Diane Hind did the honours in unveiling the statue. Picture: Richard Marsham
Bury St Edmunds Human Interest Suffolk Homepage Mariam Ghaemi