In the world of teddy bears, few names hold the same weight and nostalgia as Chad Valley. For over a century, these cuddly companions have brought joy and comfort to children and adults alike, becoming treasured heirlooms passed down through generations. Continue Reading…
The Merrythought toy factory was opened in 1930 in Shropshire, England by two business partners in a spinning mill, H. Lawton and W. Holmes. The mill produced mohair yarn and so the toy factory was established to produce toys from this yarn. Florence Attwood (from the Chad Valley factory) became the head designer until her death in 1949. Merrythought was a very successful company from its inception, moving to larger premises on 1931, and is still in operation today from this factory! The word ‘Merrythought’ is an old English word for ‘wishbone’. Continue Reading…
