Paddington The Musical is hitting London’s West End - and in tribute, we are looking back at a woman who brought the bear from Peru to our screens in 1985.
Sheila Graber was born in South Shields, went to art college on Wearside and is Visiting Professor at the University of Sunderland.
Take a look at the life of the award-winning animator who has achieved so much.
5. In demand in the 1980s
Sheila's talents were soon in demand. Here she is in 1988 judging an art competition. | nw
6. All Sheila's work
Sheila has produced over 100 films from her home-based studio covering a wide range of subjects. Here is one example of her work. | other 3rd party
7. Sheila and her artwork
Sheila Graber against a background of children’s artwork at her home in Ireland where she lived from 2004. | nw
8. Flashback to 2010
Here is Sheila in 2010 when she supported the new town centre shop of the Customs House. She is pictured with the Customs House visual arts officer Esen Kaya. | nw