Paddington (disambiguation) facts for kids
Paddington is a name that can mean different things! It's most famously known as an area in London, England. But it can also refer to other places, a famous bear, and even a gold mine.
Places Called Paddington
Paddington is a name used for several places around the world.
Paddington in London, England
The original Paddington is a busy area in the City of Westminster, London. It used to be its own separate area called the Metropolitan Borough of Paddington.
- Paddington Station is a very big train station in London. Many trains arrive and leave from here, connecting London to other parts of England.
- Paddington Underground stations are two different stations on London's subway system, called the London Underground. They help people travel all over the city.
- Paddington Bridge is a road bridge in London. It is also known as Bishop's Bridge.
Paddington in Australia
There are also places named Paddington in Australia:
- Paddington, New South Wales is a suburb in Sydney, Australia. It's known for its Victorian-era houses and markets.
- Paddington, Queensland is another suburb, located in Brisbane, Australia.
- Paddington, Western Australia was once a gold mining town. It is now mostly abandoned and is called Gudarra.
Paddington Bear
Paddington Bear is a very famous and much-loved character from children's books. He is a polite bear from "Darkest Peru" who loves marmalade sandwiches. He was found at Paddington Station in London by the Brown family.
- Paddington (1975 TV series) was the first TV show about Paddington Bear.
- Paddington Bear (1989 TV series) was another popular TV series.
- The Adventures of Paddington Bear was a TV series made in 1997.
- Paddington (2014 film) is a popular movie based on the books. It tells the story of how Paddington came to London.
Other Uses of Paddington
- Paddington Gold Mine is a gold mine located in Western Australia. It is where gold is dug out of the ground.
See also
- 4.50 from Paddington, a mystery novel by Agatha Christie.
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