Gyles Brandreth Donates Teddy Bears To Newby Hall
Gyles Brandreth – Teddy Bears – Newby Hall One of the world’s largest collections of famous teddy bears is due to go on permanent display at Newby Hall near Ripon. The extensive collection was assembled by teddy bear enthusiasts Gyles Brandreth and his wife, Michele Brown, over many years and includes the original star of the Paddington 1970s animated TV series, Harry Corbett’s 1950s Sooty, Muppet Show stalwart Fozzie Bear donated by Jim Henson himself and the original Children in …