Paddington can be found in the City of Westminster in central London, and has plenty of history as a medieval parish and later a metropolitan borough, before eventually being joined with Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Paddington is a popular choice for those travelling through London (despite actually being that transport link) because of its close proximity to a plethora of entertainment and attractions. Paddington stands out as a prime location for visitors exploring the city – perhaps not least because of its international train station. That very station, since the 1960s, has become synonymous with the beloved marmalade loving children's book character, Paddington Bear. The Paddington books have been published in 40 different languages, and the sweet bear even has several of his own Hollywood movies. If you love the adorable, hat wearing bear, then pay a visit to his bronze statue that sits beneath the clock on platform 1 – the very spot where the Brown family discover Paddingotn in the first book.