Lost Bear in Islington in 1964

[gotobedbears]

I lost a bear in 1964 in the Archway Rd, Islington, London - he was bright gold, had a growler and only one eye. His name was Sidney (i also had a budgie called Sidney and a rabbit called Sidney too - it was a phase) and i loved him very much.

If anyone found him i would love to know what he has been up to in the intervening years. Is he married? Did he ever visit the Post Office Tower? Did he get a new eye? Did he drive through Paris in an open top sports car with the wind blowing through his fur? Stuff like that.

Penny :p

[myoldteddybear]

It sounds like Sidney may have travelled on the next train with another kind new owner. I am sure someone would have taken good care of him and may well have given him a new eye. I still feel sad about my very first teddy bear who was wood wool filled; and my brother pulled his head off and slit his tummy so my mum threw ted in the bin. I don't think I have ever got over it as although I sell old bears as well as collect - I know deep down that I am always trying to find a bear who looked like Edward even though I can't remember exactly what his face was like but I think he was a Chiltern - this must have been the very early 1960s. It would be wonderful for you if your ted could have been traced.
Kind regards
Ann