Howard Smith is well-known to many Followers as an author and lecturer on graphic icons of the 20th century, including Rupert but also of others that may well be of interest to us.. We have now added his website http://howardsmith.me.uk/ on the Links page as well as a YouTube link to an introductory video to the lectures - https://youtu.be/9Qe7lBuEaQ8
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 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
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 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 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 2024Superb Compendium of Tourtel Stories
In celebration of Mary Tourtel's 150th birthdayRupert in the Express January 2024
Rupert in the Express January 2024