Famous toy factory Pelham Puppets is being remembered by fans to mark 75 years since it first opened. Founded by Bob Pelham in 1947, it became one of Marlborough's biggest employers. The company ...

Strings ain’t what they used to be as this collection of 15 Pelham puppets – including four rare Thunderbirds characters – proves. The treasure trove of toys dates from pre-war to the Wiltshire ...

Giant puppets and marionettes have taken to the streets of Wiltshire to celebrate 70 years of Pelham Puppets. Bob Pelham began making the world-famous toy in Marlborough in 1947. At its peak, the ...

Founded by Bob Pelham in 1947, it became one of Marlborough's biggest employers. The company exported its wooden puppets to 40 countries around the world and fans have been recounting their memories ...