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Merrythought Teddy Bears,Soft Toys,Gollies,Pushalong Toys,Rocking Horses - Merrythought
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About Merrythought
Established in 1930, Merrythought is one of the oldest and most prestigious of England's toy manufacturers. For over 60 years the magic of Merrythought has delighted adults and children of all ages with a range of traditional hand crafted toys that are more than mere playthings.
A Merrythought toy is a joy forever - a treasured family friend to be passed down from generation to generation - a valued heirloom that is guaranteed to give year after year of lasting pleasure.
The history of Merrythought
The history of Merrythought provides us with a fascinating insight into early 19th Century England - a period of considerable industrial change and development. Our story actually begins in 1919 when Mr B C Holmes (grandfather of the present Managing Director) went into partnership with a Mr G H I Laxton to open a spinning mill in Yorkshire, quite simply to manufacture mohair yarn from imported raw materials.
