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Paddington's Creator Honored with Surrey Blue Plaque
21 Aug
Summary
- Michael Bond's former Surrey home will be marked with a blue plaque.
- Bond lived in Haslemere for 10 years, writing Paddington books there.
- Current homeowners discovered the plaque's significance via the Haslemere Society.
Michael Bond, the beloved creator of Paddington Bear, is being honored with a blue plaque at his former home in Surrey. Bond lived at Fairacre in Haslemere from 1968 for approximately ten years. During his time in this residence, he penned many of the popular Paddington books and wrote scripts for the original television series.
The unveiling ceremony is scheduled to take place soon, with the consent of the current owners, Steph and Neil Stephenson. The couple learned about their home's unique history from the Haslemere Society, who contacted them about the plaque. Steph expressed excitement, noting they had suspected Bond had lived there but were unaware of the extent of his connection to the property.
