London’s Putting Out Their Marmalade To Honour Author Of ‘Paddington Bear’

Michael Bond, author of beloved children’s character Paddington Bear, has passed away aged 91. 

Paddington Bear was the star of numerous novels and picture books, a TV series and a movie (with a sequel coming out in November), and a staple of childhood literature around the world.

The accident-prone, morally upright bear is known for his blue coat, impeccable politeness, and a powerful love of marmalade sandwiches. 

So it’s no surprise, then, that Londoners are leaving tributes of the brekky preserve at the Paddington Bear statue in Paddington station in honour of Bond’s memory.

On platform 1 at Paddington station @NetworkRailPAD ?????? pic.twitter.com/9HKoL5tFNB

— Nina Stibbe (@ninastibbe) June 28, 2017

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— Emma Backlund (@EmBacklund) June 28, 2017

What I really love is that someone’s gone all out and bought the fancy fine cut for him ? Paddington deserves the best.

— Emily Stevenson (@emilylstevenson) June 28, 2017

In tears, it was the jars of marmalade that got to me.

— Dust Bunny (@debsdustbunny) June 28, 2017

“Mrs Brown says that in London everyone is different, and that means anyone can fit in” #PaddingtonBear reminding us why London’s Great! pic.twitter.com/bqhX0xxrWB

— Newham ESOL Exchange (@newhamesol) June 28, 2017

Happy trails, dear Michael Bond; creator of the wonderful Paddington Bear – and all those extra special Marmalade sandwiches. pic.twitter.com/XbDjZlDEWG

— Folklore_Film_Fest (@FolkloreFilmFes) June 28, 2017

Other people are sharing photos of their childhood Paddingtons, and the whole thing is just about enough to break your marmalade-loving heart. RIP, Michael Bond. Thanks for everything.