Portico Designs Paddington (Illustrated) Square Family Calendar 2023 (C23062)

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The stamps include characters Rincewind, The Librarian, Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes, and Great A’Tuin, as well as specially commissioned artworks of Death and Mort, Tiffany Aching and Moist von Lipwig by Terry Pratchett’s illustrator of choice, Paul Kidby.

Paddington station will be closed on Sunday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) and reopens on Thursday 28th Dec. So for Christmas getaways using Paddington station, you will need to travel by the end of Saturday 23rd December 2023. Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted, not stopping at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham. Sir Terry Pratchett, OBE (1948–2015) is regarded as one of the UK’s greatest fantasy writers. His defining work is the Discworld series, which spans 41 novels that have been translated into over 40 languages, with more than a hundred million copies sold worldwide. Rail improvement work will affect train services between Didcot Parkway and Chippenham or Bristol Parkway.October 2021 – Paddington, the much-loved children’s character, has teamed up with UNICEF to bring exciting opportunities for children to learn all about the lives of their peers around the world. Trains between London and South Wales will also be diverted, not stopping at Didcot Parkway or Swindon – stopping additionally at Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads. We all know that children are naturally curious and love to learn new things. That is why, with each of these products, children will be able to explore a different interest with Paddington and contribute to the life of a child who lives elsewhere.”

During the closure, most GWR services will start or terminate at Reading instead of London Paddington, with limited train services to/from Ealing Broadway. A reduced Elizabeth line service will run between Ealing Broadway and Maidenhead. Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted, not stopping at Chippenham or Bath Spa. Illustrator, Paul Kidby said: “It has been a huge honour to illustrate this set of stamps to commemorate 40 years of Discworld. I am delighted to finally be able to tell people about it as it has been a big secret to keep! It’s a wonderful celebration of Terry’s ongoing legacy and continued popularity.” London County Hall will host large-scale interactive show The Paddington Bear Experience later this year.

Rehearsing before a concert at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate her 25 years in show business, March 1978, 1st For over 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted readers all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the bear from Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. The kindness and humour in the stories appeal to children and adults alike, ensuring Paddington’s enduring popularity from one generation to the next. HarperCollins Children’s books have published Paddington’s adventures continuously since 13th October 1958 when, as William Collins, they first introduced A Bear Called Paddington to the world. Some trains will also run between London Paddington and Bath Spa – not stopping at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham. During rehearsals before the opening of her season at the Talk of the Town theatre in London, 26 September 1962, 1st Paddington has teamed up with UNICEF to send parcels full of presents to vulnerable children around the world. Every item you choose to put in your virtual gift box (Paddington’s Parcel) will be sent to a child in need. Paddington’s parcels offer warm hats and scarves, pencils, school books and vaccines to keep children happy, healthy and safe. And to say thank you, UNICEF will send you or a loved one a special message from Paddington!