The Followers of Rupert Bear

Official Rupert Bear Society

 

 



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Welcome to the Followers of Rupert

Since 1983 there has been a society, called The Followers of Rupert, for those who remember Rupert from their childhood with affection. The society is limited to classic Rupert, not the cartoon character more recently seen.

Follow Rupert!

The Society gets its name from the Rupert annuals. Each year at the end of the stories there is a page advertising Rupert in the Daily Express and on that page is the slogan "Follow Rupert in the (Daily) Express" and so we are The Followers!

We have hundreds of members who enjoy regular newsletters, calendars and other Rupert-related items produced specifically for the society.

​Rupert first appeared on the 8th November 1920, so he is now over 100 years of age!

This beautiful piece of artwork was created by Rupert Annual artist Stuart Trotter to celebrate Rupert's Centenary, and shows the changes Rupert has undergone in 100 years.

In 2023 the Followers celebrated our 40th birthday

​Rupert may be over 100 but in 2023, the Followers celebrated an anniversary ourselves - we are 40 years old.

If you are not already a member,  you missed an amazing 40th Anniversary Party at our Annual Fun Day in September.

Join the Followers, and join in the fun next year.

Special Followers' productions:


The Bestall Book

 

A quality hard-backed book in the format of a Rupert Annual. It contains four stories that had never previously appeared in colour: they have been specially coloured for the Followers. It has a limited print run and is available only for members of the Followers to buy.

 

 


A Map of Nutwood

As all Rupert fans know, the little bear lives in Nutwood with his Mummy and Daddy.
There has always been much mystery about Nutwood and its surrounding area:

  • Where is the Professor's Tower?
  • Where does the Conjuror's pagoda lie?
  • Is the School across the Common?

The definitive Nutwood Map has now been created by the Nutwood Ordnance Survey Company - and it is available for members of the Followers to purchase!

Join the Followers and you will be able to buy either or both of these super publications.

 

 

The Rupert Index

This amazing Index details all the Rupert stories and where they appeared - in the newspaper and elsewhere -
from his very first appearance in November 1920 up to his Centenary in 2020.

Profusely illustrated in colour, with previously unseen colour artwork and many new interesting facts.

 

Join the Followers and you will be able to buy all of these super publications.

 

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About us


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Join us


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Visit Nutwood


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Rupert Merchandise


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Rupert in print


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Contact us


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  • Rupert at the Lillie Art Gallery

    Rupert at the Lillie Art Gallery

    For anyone who visits Scotland this summer; A new exhibition featuring Oor Wullie, Judge Dredd, and Rupert Bear is coming to Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire (Scotland).  It includes a free display …
  • Rupert in the Express June 2024

    Rupert in the Express June 2024

    Rupert and the Rolling Ball adventure commenced in the Daily Express on Monday 17th June. It first appeared in the Daily express in February/March 1957 and was later reprinted in …
  • Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood

    Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood

    4/6/2024 The latest Never Iron Anything podcast sees presenters Tony Esmond and Alan Henderson talk and discuss the forgotten stylings of Rupert Bear and his land of Nutwood. They also …
  • Rupert in The Express May 2024

    Rupert in The Express May 2024

    With Rupert at Rocky Bay starting on Saturday 18th May it appears that the Bears are going from one seaside holiday at Rocky Bay to another as Rupert’s seaside adventures …
  • Rupert in the Express, March 2024

    Rupert in the Express, March 2024

    Rupert and the Capricorn story commenced in the Express on Wednesday 27th March. This was originally an autumn adventure appearing in the newspaper in 1966 and makes an interesting break …
  • AGM & Fun Day 2024

    AGM & Fun Day 2024

    AGM & Fun Day 2024 Hello Followers, This is the first notice that The Followers’ 2024 AGM will take place on: Saturday 31st August at 12 noon at the Radcliffe …
  • How A Cartoon Bear Saved Paul McCartney’s Career

    How A Cartoon Bear Saved Paul McCartney’s Career

    YouTube channel Parlogram (a channel dedicated to The Beatles and his members) has recently uploaded a video essay about Sir Paul McCartney (former Beatle and honorary member of the Followers) …
  • The Followers in the Collectors Gazette

    The Followers in the Collectors Gazette

    The February issue of the Collectors Gazette magazine published a 2 page article on The Followers. Reporter Ann Evans spoke to our secretary John Beck and former membership secretary Tony …
  • Curious Kent: Rupert Bear’s Canterbury roots

    Curious Kent: Rupert Bear’s Canterbury roots

    Curious Kent: Rupert Bear's Canterbury roots It's 150 years since the birth of Mary Tourtel, creator of Rupert Bear. Steve Ladner from BBC radio Kent visited the city of her …
  • Rupert in the Express February 2024

    Rupert in the Express February 2024

    Rupert in the Express February 2024
  • Superb Compendium of Tourtel Stories

    Superb Compendium of Tourtel Stories

    In celebration of Mary Tourtel's 150th birthday
  • Rupert in the Express January 2024

    Rupert in the Express January 2024

    Rupert in the Express January 2024

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