Merrythought, Britain’s last teddy bear maker, is riding high after extending its soft toy production with a collection of Shetland ponies for luxury fashion label DAKS. The £60,000 order of 1,000 ...

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The bosses of Britain's last remaining teddy factory, Merrythought, want to keep production in UK, but must find a way to lift capacity to meet growing demand. Sarah (left) and Hannah Holmes, ...

Britain’s oldest teddy bear factory has survived a world war, threats from cheap toy imports and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit to celebrate its 90th year. Merrythought still produces hand-made ...

In UK toy manufacturing circles the ‘B’ word is not Brexit, but bear, although the former is helping sales at Merrythought, Britain's last teddy bear manufacturer, soar. While legend has it that one ...

It came as a bit of a shock when Merrythought, the Shropshire-based teddy bear makers, were contacted by the British embassy in New York about a very special job. The request? To recreate the original ...

Made in Shropshire - Merrythought Bears Colin's bear gallery Inspired by his visit Merrythought's factory in Ironbridge, Colin asked you to send in pictures of your teddy bears!

Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Plus subscription to Express and Star you get full access to our award winning journalism for the news that matters to you and more. Charming characters ...