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Winnie-the-Pooh Celebrates 100 Years with Global Events

12/24/2025

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Winnie-the-Pooh marks its 100th anniversary on December 24, 2025, commemorating the first story in the London Evening News.
A.A. Milne created Pooh, set in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, where Milne owned Cotchford Farm.
Disney acquired Pooh rights in 1961, boosting global fame.
Public funding of £450,000 will support local events, including a life-sized pop-up book and walking trails.
Pooh Trek Tours reports 90% of participants come from outside the UK.

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Story summary

Winnie-the-Pooh marks its 100th anniversary on December 24, 2025, commemorating the first story in the London Evening News.
A.A. Milne created Pooh, set in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, where Milne owned Cotchford Farm.
Disney acquired Pooh rights in 1961, boosting global fame.
Public funding of £450,000 will support local events, including a life-sized pop-up book and walking trails.
Pooh Trek Tours reports 90% of participants come from outside the UK.