Paddington Bear is from Peru originally. Context and key details:
- Origins: Paddington was raised by Aunt Lucy in Peru, where he lived after being orphaned following an earthquake. He travels to London from Peru, arriving at Paddington Station in London, where he is discovered by the Brown family. This origin story is a central part of Paddington’s character in Michael Bond’s books and the subsequent films.
- Name origin: He is named Paddington after Paddington Station in London, the place where he is found. His Peruvian name is later revealed as Pastuso in some retellings, reflecting his homeland.
- Arrival in Britain: Paddington is sent to England to live with the Browns after Aunt Lucy arranges for him to travel, and he is found at Paddington Station with a label that says “Please Look After This Bear.” He then becomes part of the Brown family in London, at 32 Windsor Gardens.
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline or provide citations to specific passages from canonical sources.
