Merrythought Ltd

Merrythought - The Finest British Teddy Bears, Since 1930 The story of Merrythought began in 1930. The company was founded by Gordon Holmes, owner of a mohair spinning mill in Yorkshire, whose vision was to create the finest teddy bears and soft toys in the world, giving generations of joy and companionship. Gordon discovered a beautiful brick foundry building in the heart of Shropshire, and with the help of a small team of skilled local seamstresses, Merrythought was born. The original workshop remains our home to this day; an enchanting place where each soft toy is expertly brought to life using luxury materials and traditional craftsmanship that has been handed down the four generations of our family business. Only soft toys of the highest quality are allowed to carry the trusted Merrythought label. We therefore ensure the utmost care and attention to detail in everything that we do, right down to the hand-embroidered nose and delightful smile that makes each teddy bear so unique. A Merrythought is not just a teddy bear, but an exquisite piece of British heritage and a loyal companion through life.