Lots of famous people are fond of the Wombles, particularly those who grew up during their mid-1970s heyday.
Elisabeth Beresford has been honoured with a Green Plaque on her former home in Wandsworth, south London.
The very first Wombles book was published in September 1968. Look back at their bear-like beginnings and early evolution.
People have made some wonderful Wombles-themed cakes for birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions.
Play the Wombles version of the ‘2048’ tile game. Can you reach Great Uncle Bulgaria?
Find out all the names of the Wombles, with pictures to see who’s who. Plus the line-up of the Wombles pop group, and information about the Womble mascots.
Information about all of the Wombles novels by Elisabeth Beresford, with pictures of the front covers showing how their illustrations have developed over the years.
NEW post for Christmas: @durutti74 celebrates the magic of the Wombles music - "Sometimes children have a better more intuitive understanding than adults" - and picks his top 10 #Wombles songs written & recorded by @Mike_Batt ... #70s @TidyBag toppermost.co.uk/the-wombles/ pic.twitter.com/LRyFxP3Gdm
