And so Paddington Bear was born.
They began arriving on a cold day in December of 1938. Eventually almost 10,000 would arrive at the cavernous Reading Station in London....
And so Paddington Bear was born.
Paperclips.
They refused, simply refused.
63 days of heroic effort.
One brave Catholic teacher.
7,220 of 7,800 were nowhere to be found.
Two time Tour de France winner saved hundreds of Italian Jews.
Curious George, tucked in their coats.
Yes, I'll take him!
Catholic Saint, Prisoner #16670.