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This playful statue depicts Michael Bond’s beloved creation, Paddington, enjoying his favourite food: marmalade sandwiches.
The statue is based on his hugely successful and BAFTA nominated big screen appearances in Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), Paddington in Peru (2024) in which the Peruvian bear is voiced by Ben Whishaw.
Paddington first appeared in Bond’s 1958 children’s book A Bear Called Paddington and many more stories followed, which continue to delight both children and adults alike around the world.
Gracing a flower bed in the northeast of the square, Bugs Bunny is an unmistakable presence for visitors to Leicester Square.
Bugs first appeared in the cartoon A Wild Hare in 1940 and became the official mascot of Warner Bros. He has remained a global cultural icon ever since and is celebrating his 85th anniversary this year.
Bugs is best known for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. In this classic depiction of Bugs he can be seen eating a carrot alongside his mailbox, as he utters his famous catch phrase “Eh…What’s up, doc?” in his distinctive Brooklyn accent.
Get ready to gaze-up in awe at DC’s iconic Super Hero, Wonder Woman, seen bursting through a wall in Leicester Square as part of Scenes in the Square.
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Leicester square has been home to a number of historical figures. Statues of William Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds, John Hunter and Sir Isaac Newton have all featured in the gardens, which at the centre, permanently showcases William Shakespeare.