It’s lovely that you haven’t forgotten Alfred. So many children...and adults anticipation of waiting each morning to read and see Rupert. These talented people shouldn’t be forgotten, so thank you for taking me to see his resting place. 👍
Rupert Bear was a major part of my childhood. I loved my Grandmother reading the annuals to me when I was very young and then I was able to read them myself and to my younger sister. I then read them to my children and to my grandchildren ! They are timeless. When I was young I found some of the annual illustrations a bit scary and mysterious. Thanks for his life story Paul , very respectfully done as always RIP Alfred Bestall 🙏
A Quiet courier of British Genius. RIP Alfred, gave her Majesty the queen, a companion on the other side. As always Paul, very respectful and entertaining and informative.
Thanks Paul love you presentations , you have a unique ability to present your subjects , love them all but this one is really special Rupert Bear was one of my first childhood books the illustrations and story lines were magical , an innocent world long since gone , many thanks for this one
I can remember an animated version of Rupert the Bear on tv in the 70s. Sounds like Alfred Bestall had a varied and fulfilling life. A bit of trivia: Paul McCartney's a big Rupert the Bear fan.
I loved Rupert Bear he was my favourite.He still is!! I've never heaed of this wonderful illustrator until now so thank you Paul for this interesting video.
I loved Rupert Bear, my childhood bear is called Rupert, every Xmas I would get a Rupert Bear Annual. I didn't know anything about Alfred Bestall so thanks for bringing his talent to your channel, I'm like you, can't draw for toffees !! 👍😊
I used collect loads of annuals of Rupert Bear 🐻 when I was a kid I used to really love reading these books , I used to always ask father Christmas ⛄ on my list to get me a annual aww so very beautiful memories, of my childhood growing up Thank you ever so much Paul ya dear best friend always Rod 🤘😎🎸👑🇬🇧🇬🇧🐻🤣
He certainly didn't just make childrens hearts beat faster. I think everyone in England is Happy that there are peaple. Like you who cherish his memory. Thank 's Paul. 👍🙏🧸
This is the First Time ive heard the History of the Rupert Bear Illustrator..Thankyou Paul...Tomorrow we take a ride out to Danehill Cemetery to see the Final resting Place Of Peter Butterworth, thanks to you Paul..
Hi, yes I remember having Rupert Bear annuals every year for Christmas when I was younger. PS: scanning from screen does work. Thanks for some great videos.x
Nice setting to start your video today Paul. I well remember those yellow backed Rupert Bear books, I didn't think you're that old 😂😂😂. Alfred was a very gifted / talented artist, I enjoyed seeing his work. Take care 👻
Hi Paul 👋 As old as my friend is he likes to be known as Rupert so thanks for this one. Greetings from Sunny day here at Peterborough. Stay safe out there my friend 🥰 🪦 😘 X
I remember The Rupert the Bear series and also the books , loved Rupert and so did my children who introduced them to my grandchildren. Very interesting as always thank you for sharing.
Like most of us here I used to get the Rupert Bear Annual for Christmas 🥰 I remember a song there used to be too. Graveyard was beautiful especially those gated graves. Nice one Paul⭐️
As a young child I liked the Rupert stories. Here in the 2020's it's strange to think that someone bourn in the 1800's entertained me, still within in his lifetime.
I grew up with Rupert Bear. The 1955 edition was the first book my parents ever bought me. We were refugees in Leeds, England, preparing to go to Australia. Thank you.
Very interesting again I had ruppert bear books as a child loved them. He was a very talented guy and so little is known of him so glad you shared this he had a very interesting and eventful life. Love from Holmfirth West Yorkshire 💙 💚
Paul what's up man 😊 thanks for sharing. He be someone I wouldn't know anyway may he rest in 🕊️ he was very old when he passed away. Thanks again for sharing 🙏📸✌️
Bestall understood the magic of childhood and the delightful adventure of living. His Rupert Bear is by far the best. He deserves much more attention and his Rupert is a fixture of so many lives - including mine.
Paul I was born in the 50s but I was given Rupert bear books in the 60s loved them. I was given a book every Christmas love your videos Paul. I’ve asked you before Paul if you can possibly show LONNI DONIGANS grave if you can locate it thank you paul.👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
My dad always had the express newspaper so I always read Rupert bear , I remember watching the show on tv as well I think got a Rupert annual one Christmas. Thanks for bringing back all the memories Paul 😊
Another great presentation Paul - thank you. Like a lot of people here Rupert Bear was a large part of my childhood too. My parents always gave me the annual as a Christmas present. One year they just couldn't get one until they had the family searching in the areas where they lived. It's not often that we take note of the illustrators (with the exception of a notable few like Beatrix Potter and E H Shepard) so well done mate!!
Good morning Paul. What a great video! I never knew who drew the Rupert illustrations. I never read the stories in the newspaper but I did have a couple of the Rupert Annual’s as a child in the 1960’s, loved them. Every day’s a learning day with your channel! Keep ‘em coming!
I loved Rupert bear storys when growing up. Lived up the road from the school in colwyn bay but never knew he went there? You live and learn 👍love your channel
Hello Paul. 👋 Thank you for another interesting video 📹 When I was a child, in the early 1970s, there was as an animated TV series of Rupert Bear. I can still hear the signature tune to this day... Even though I am a 50 something adult, I enjoy reading “Fred Bassett” cartoon strip in the Daily Mail newspaper 📰 Perhaps you could find the grave of the creator of “Fred Bassett” ALEX GRAHAM. 🐶
Fascinating...its interesting to know Rubert still appears in the Daily Mail newspaper on a daily basis....thanks again Paul for all your hard work on this platform ....
GREAT VIDEO PAUL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY YOU PASSED SOME GORGEOUS TREES WELL WHAT AN INTETESTING AND LONG LIFE ALFRED HAD ESPECIALLY GIVING THE WORLD RUPERT THE BEAR HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT GLAD HE LIVED TO A GOOD AGE PITY THE WRITING ON HIS HEADSTONE WAS HARD TO READ R I P ALFRED 🙏🥀
Used to have a really old Rupert Bear annual that we got at a jumble sale or something, from about 1958, so I guess he would have illustrated it. Was quite a fan of Rupert as a child
Missed the live video as I was late getting in from work after being out of the house since 6 this morning. Still another fantastic video Paul thank you x
Thanks for this, I love Alfred Bestall’s work. Sadly, after he retired in ‘73 the Rupert illustrations slowly deteriorated to the point where he’s now more like a Disney character.
Remember the rupert books myself being a 70's child, another great insight Paul, one other thing what is the music played with every vid Paul so atmospheric.
Hiya Paul great video Rupert was part of my childhood too thank you so much, would you do a video on the Martin brothers makers of the Martin ware it may be of interest to many people.♥️
I was born in Brookwood....Not so nice in winter...For many years it was privately owned and terribly neglected..Council owned again now so improved somewhat
You should visit Beddgelert (Gelert’s grave), beautiful part of Snowdonia. I grew up enjoying the story of Gelert, the faithful hound of Prince Llewelyn.
I always loved my Rupert annuals and they taught me how to love and write poetry. RIP Alfred. X
It’s lovely that you haven’t forgotten Alfred. So many children...and adults anticipation of waiting each morning to read and see Rupert. These talented people shouldn’t be forgotten, so thank you for taking me to see his resting place. 👍
Rupert bear was a huge part of my childhood. I loved and adored him. It’s good to see Alfred Bestall remembered. Thank you so much Paul!
❤❤Thank you so much for showing the grave of Alfred bestall. I loved ruppert bear growing up. May he rest in peace. Thank you once again Paul ❤ ❤
Rupert Bear was a major part of my childhood. I loved my Grandmother reading the annuals to me when I was very young and then I was able to read them myself and to my younger sister. I then read them to my children and to my grandchildren ! They are timeless. When I was young I found some of the annual illustrations a bit scary and mysterious. Thanks for his life story Paul , very respectfully done as always RIP Alfred Bestall 🙏
Thankyou Paul for a good presentation again . He had a long life and will be remembered well .
🎶Rupert Rupert the bear everyone sing his name🎶 Brilliant! Thanks Paul, your videos are very interesting and informative. 🙏
Huge Rupert fan. Have some lovely framed Rupert annual endpaper prints by Bestall on the walls at home.
Thanks for doing this video.
A Quiet courier of British Genius. RIP Alfred, gave her Majesty the queen, a companion on the other side. As always Paul, very respectful and entertaining and informative.
Beautiful place Paul I loved reading Rupert bear books to my children many moons ago lovely books thankyou Paul 😊💕
Thanks Paul love you presentations , you have a unique ability to present your subjects , love them all but this one is really special
Rupert Bear was one of my first childhood books the illustrations and story lines were magical , an innocent world long since gone , many thanks for this one
I can remember an animated version of Rupert the Bear on tv in the 70s. Sounds like Alfred Bestall had a varied and fulfilling life. A bit of trivia: Paul McCartney's a big Rupert the Bear fan.
Rupert bear was favourite in our home growing up. Remembering his famous trousers brings a smile😊
My dear mum used to read Rupert the bear to me as a child I l9ved it.
"A Quiet Courier of British Genius" thank you for sharing this one
D I always had a Rupert annual for Christmas and my gran used to read the strip from the paper to u great video thankyou paul
I loved Rupert Bear he was my favourite.He still is!! I've never heaed of this wonderful illustrator until now so thank you Paul for this interesting video.
I loved Rupert Bear, my childhood bear is called Rupert, every Xmas I would get a Rupert Bear Annual. I didn't know anything about Alfred Bestall so thanks for bringing his talent to your channel, I'm like you, can't draw for toffees !! 👍😊
I used collect loads of annuals of Rupert Bear 🐻 when I was a kid I used to really love reading these books , I used to always ask father Christmas ⛄ on my list to get me a annual aww so very beautiful memories, of my childhood growing up Thank you ever so much Paul ya dear best friend always Rod 🤘😎🎸👑🇬🇧🇬🇧🐻🤣
Lovely tribute and it says “A quiet corner” ❤
Used to love Rupert Bear books when I was a kid used to read them in bed. Rest in peace, Alfred x
He certainly didn't just make childrens hearts beat faster.
I think everyone in England is Happy that there are peaple.
Like you who cherish his memory.
Thank 's Paul. 👍🙏🧸
This is the First Time ive heard the History of the Rupert Bear Illustrator..Thankyou Paul...Tomorrow we take a ride out to Danehill Cemetery to see the Final resting Place Of Peter Butterworth, thanks to you Paul..
Very Talented man Albert RIP 🙏.
I used to read Rupert the Bear when I was a Child.
Cheers Paul for another great video 😊
Hi, yes I remember having Rupert Bear annuals every year for Christmas when I was younger. PS: scanning from screen does work. Thanks for some great videos.x
Nice setting to start your video today Paul. I well remember those yellow backed Rupert Bear books, I didn't think you're that old 😂😂😂.
Alfred was a very gifted / talented artist, I enjoyed seeing his work.
Take care
👻
Hi Paul 👋 As old as my friend is he likes to be known as Rupert so thanks for this one. Greetings from Sunny day here at Peterborough. Stay safe out there my friend 🥰 🪦 😘 X
Aww a lovely video Paul …what a lovely life he had ..my family fought at Flanders bless him Rupert bait was a legend …Thankyou Paul X
Hello Paul I like Rupert the bear when I was little girl I had on video!! Thank you Paul for the video!!
Wow he was a true talent. An amazing artist. Thank you so much ❤
Great Stream mate .. thank you for taking us along with you .. enjoyed hearing about him
Somewhere, I have some jigsaws of Rupert the Bear. Informative video again, thank you Paul
I remember The Rupert the Bear series and also the books , loved Rupert and so did my children who introduced them to my grandchildren. Very interesting as always thank you for sharing.
I remember watching Rupert on the telly and I had a couple of annuals.
Thank you Paul love the videos
Like most of us here I used to get the Rupert Bear Annual for Christmas 🥰 I remember a song there used to be too. Graveyard was beautiful especially those gated graves. Nice one Paul⭐️
A quiet corner … My late father born 1932 … adored Rupert and the illustrations… right up to his death. Thank you
l loved reading the rupert bear books in the 70s l was very fond of them paul great video.
Rupert Bear was one of my favourite cartoon characters whilst growing up. R.I.P.
God bless you Alfred , I loved the Rupert the bear books , and tv programme when I was a child
Thanks for the information of someone that played a big part in many people's childhoods and still being discovered today .
As a young child I liked the Rupert stories. Here in the 2020's it's strange to think that someone bourn in the 1800's entertained me, still within in his lifetime.
Loved Rupert the bear. Wonderful childhood memories ❤️ Well done Paul. Have a great weekend!
This brought back memories, I got a Rupert annual every year at Christmas. X
Thank you Paul these people are forgotten and u find them they gave us so much in life bless u
Thank you for this informative, respectful video. I love it when you talk to camera, your voice always makes me want to smile, and sometimes laugh.
👉 I think I've found it 😊
I loved the Rupert annuals, so imaginative and amazing illustration. Thanks.
I grew up with Rupert Bear. The 1955 edition was the first book my parents ever bought me. We were refugees in Leeds, England, preparing to go to Australia. Thank you.
Lovely video! Love Rupert Bear! I am surprised there isn’t a little Rupert Bear been left there at his grave site!
Hi Paul liked the video looking forward to the next video 🙂👍👌
A very talented artist R.I.P
I still buy Rupert annuals for my grandkids,lovely books
Hi Paul. Respectful as always. I have fond memories of the TV show in the 70s. But didn't know it was in the newspapers before.
Very interesting again I had ruppert bear books as a child loved them. He was a very talented guy and so little is known of him so glad you shared this he had a very interesting and eventful life. Love from Holmfirth West Yorkshire 💙 💚
Very interesting man
And another great video has always Paul 👍
Paul what's up man 😊 thanks for sharing. He be someone I wouldn't know anyway may he rest in 🕊️ he was very old when he passed away. Thanks again for sharing 🙏📸✌️
Very much a part of me growing up RIP, thanks Paul another great video. Looking forward to your next one, cheers mate.
Thanks for sharing another very interesting and great video
Thanks Paul, great video again 😊. Take care, greetings from Germany Melinda
Bestall understood the magic of childhood and the delightful adventure of living. His Rupert Bear is by far the best. He deserves much more attention and his Rupert is a fixture of so many lives - including mine.
Paul I was born in the 50s but I was given Rupert bear books in the 60s loved them. I was given a book every Christmas love your videos Paul. I’ve asked you before Paul if you can possibly show LONNI DONIGANS grave if you can locate it thank you paul.👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Hi Paul I loved repert bear when I was a kid I had the bear and books 📚 😊
used to love the rupert books when i was a child.
My dad always had the express newspaper so I always read Rupert bear , I remember watching the show on tv as well I think got a Rupert annual one Christmas. Thanks for bringing back all the memories Paul 😊
Another great presentation Paul - thank you. Like a lot of people here Rupert Bear was a large part of my childhood too. My parents always gave me the annual as a Christmas present. One year they just couldn't get one until they had the family searching in the areas where they lived. It's not often that we take note of the illustrators (with the exception of a notable few like Beatrix Potter and E H Shepard) so well done mate!!
Loved Rupert Bear books
Good morning Paul.
What a great video! I never knew who drew the Rupert illustrations. I never read the stories in the newspaper but I did have a couple of the Rupert Annual’s as a child in the 1960’s, loved them. Every day’s a learning day with your channel! Keep ‘em coming!
I loved Rupert bear storys when growing up. Lived up the road from the school in colwyn bay but never knew he went there? You live and learn 👍love your channel
Hello Paul. 👋 Thank you for another interesting video 📹 When I was a child, in the early 1970s, there was as an animated TV series of Rupert Bear. I can still hear the signature tune to this day... Even though I am a 50 something adult, I enjoy reading “Fred Bassett” cartoon strip in the Daily Mail newspaper 📰 Perhaps you could find the grave of the creator of “Fred Bassett” ALEX GRAHAM. 🐶
Fascinating...its interesting to know Rubert still appears in the Daily Mail newspaper on a daily basis....thanks again Paul for all your hard work on this platform ....
It was the Daily Express....Teddy Tail was in the Daily Mail
thankyou paul for another amazing video.i love rupert bear got loads of teddies and dvd/videos :) rip alfred
Hi Paul I loved Rupert bear as a kid and my dad got us tickets to see him on the winter gardens Blackpool we’re the Nolan’s & Dick Emery we’re on 😊
After we all stand together was released in 1984, Rupert bear was also a children's tv show in 1991
GREAT VIDEO PAUL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY YOU PASSED SOME GORGEOUS TREES
WELL WHAT AN INTETESTING AND LONG LIFE ALFRED HAD ESPECIALLY GIVING THE WORLD RUPERT THE BEAR HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT
GLAD HE LIVED TO A GOOD AGE PITY THE WRITING ON HIS HEADSTONE WAS HARD TO READ
R I P ALFRED 🙏🥀
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Thanks Paul see you on the next one
A very talented person RIP
As a veteran Sir l salute you l remember Rupert bear on TV, RIP Sir
Used to have a really old Rupert Bear annual that we got at a jumble sale or something, from about 1958, so I guess he would have illustrated it. Was quite a fan of Rupert as a child
Rupert was my childhood hero.
Missed the live video as I was late getting in from work after being out of the house since 6 this morning. Still another fantastic video Paul thank you x
Thanks for this, I love Alfred Bestall’s work. Sadly, after he retired in ‘73 the Rupert illustrations slowly deteriorated to the point where he’s now more like a Disney character.
I use to watch on TV I can even remember some of the song an I had an Rupert Bear Anual
Rurpet bear my favourite paul good video 🎉
Great content and info Paul
First class cheers
Remember the rupert books myself being a 70's child, another great insight Paul, one other thing what is the music played with every vid Paul so atmospheric.
Used to watch Robert beer on tv😊
My mum use to get me Rupert the bear books every Christmas.. I never read them not even looked at them.... so in perfect condition...... ...
I remember Rupert the bear and the song that went with it but not heard of Alfred Bestall but then i was only a kid when Rupert was on TV
Hiya Paul great video Rupert was part of my childhood too thank you so much, would you do a video on the Martin brothers makers of the Martin ware it may be of interest to many people.♥️
I remember Rupert the bear from when I was younger
Thanks Paul loved Rupert 🐻 Bear , collected the annuals for years ,not sure what happened to them ,🤔
Lovely childhood memories ❤❤❤
I remember as a kid in the 70s watching the animation show traveling in a red flying car theme by Jackie lee great times 😃
Still read rupert bear to grand kids 😊
I've stipulated that I be buried at Brookwood cemetery, it is truly a beautiful place and the prospect of spending eternity there fills me with joy.
I was born in Brookwood....Not so nice in winter...For many years it was privately owned and terribly neglected..Council owned again now so improved somewhat
I loved rubert the bear as child I have some of the books.
I've just ordered one of your t shirts 👕 ❤
Thank you, hope you like it upon arrival 🙏
RIP Alfred 💐💐
You should visit Beddgelert (Gelert’s grave), beautiful part of Snowdonia. I grew up enjoying the story of Gelert, the faithful hound of Prince Llewelyn.
Brilliant vid 😊