Happy Birthday, Paddington Bear!

That's right, it's the birthday of London's most famous children's storybook character, Paddington Bear. You're probably all familiar with the book(s) about furry little Paddington, but in case you're not (how shocking!) it's about a loveable, Marmalade-eating and cocoa-sipping bear who emigrates from "Darkest Peru" to London. He is, of course, named for the well-known Paddington Station** in west-central London. Kudos to both Becky and Google for pointing it out.

Even Google is celebrating.

**see the last picture!