Whittle-le-Woods Bears				This page last updated: 15 April 2012
Irene and Mike Whittle are the creators of Whittle-le-Woods bears, based in Lancashire. They have been making traditional Edwardian style, mohair teddy bears since 1992. These bears are sometimes undressed but more often, they are dressed in fully tailored, themed garments. Each bear is unique and full of character. Irene has a degree in fashion design and spent thirty years designing garments and cutting patterns for the fashion industry, a skill which can easily be seen in the creations she designs from scratch. Mike is an avid photographer, a subject he studied for his degree. Their love of Teddy Bears started as far back as the '80s when they developed an interest in old toys. Even now, they are experts on the history of Edwardian tin plate cars and boats. Irene is a keen gardener, although she says she only has a small garden, and both Irene and Mike enjoy holidays in England and they are keen campers.
Available Now Captain Bluebeary Toffee Plush Mohair Height 18.5" (47cm) One of One £399	Available Now Harry Evans Plush Mohair Height 12.5" (32cm) One of One £235	Available Now Sparkle Lilac and Heather Sparse Mohair with Honey features Height 17.5" (45cm) One of Three £239	Available Now Willoughby Mohair Height 17.5" (45cm) Two of Three £375	Available Now Patsy and Penny Curled Mohair Height 18" (46cm) One of Three £419	Available Now Drummond Mohair Pure Wool Military Jacket Height 14.5" (37cm) Ltd Ed of Five £249	Available Now Nancy May Distressed Mohair Height 12.5" (32cm) One of Four £229
Available Now Jemima Hand Dyed Mohair Height 20" (51cm) One of One £379	Available Now Darcy Mohair Height 15.25" (39cm) One of Three £239	Available Now Alistair Honey almond distressed mohair Growler Height 17" (43cm) One of One £219	Available Now Barry Mohair Height 12.5" (32cm) One of One £225	Available Now Alvin Mohair Height 19" (48cm) Two of Two £369	Available Now Alicia and Alice Mohair Height 17.5" (45cm) Little Bear Height 6.5" (16cm) One of One £419	Available Now Happy Jack Mohair Wears Union Jack Waistcoat Growler Heigh 21" (53cm) Ltd Ed of Five £349
Available Now Georgina Anne Mohair Blue Tweed coat with Velvet Trim Height 18" (46cm) One of One £349	Due in Soon Oliver John and Giles Exclusive to The Bear Shop Mohair Height 17" (43cm) Ltd Ed of Four £395	Not in stock Available to Order Cedric Curled Mohair Height 14" (35cm) Ltd Ed of Six £229	Not in Stock Available to Order Cookie Distressed Mohair Height 14.5" (37cm) Ltd Ed of Eight £159	Not in stock Available to Order Kazuki Mohair Height 18" (46cm) One of Three £395	Not in stock Available to order Marmaduke Luxury Curled Mohair Height 24" (61 cm) Ltd Ed of Three £379	Not in stock Available to Order Bia Bia Distressed Mohair Height 12" (30cm) Exclusive Special Edition £175
Not in stock Available to Order Bert Curl Mohair Height 13.5" (34cm) Ltd Ed of Six £225	Not in stock Available to Order Lian Lian and Lapsong Deep Pile Mohair Height 19" (48 cm) Lapsong Height 7" (18cm) Ltd Ed of Four £425	Not in stock Available to Order Smithers Luxury Wave Mohair Height 17.5" (45cm) Ltd Ed of Ten £375	Not in stock Available to Order Ruby Jane Curled Mohair Height 16.5" (42cm) Ltd Ed of Three £375