Deaf History: Florence Attwood

Sharon Hirshman pays tribute to a great toy designer and maker

4m 39s

Documentary  (2010) as part of the Deaf History series. This episode is about Florence Atwood, a toy designer and maker who was Deaf. To chart her life, reporter Sharon Hirshman goes to the oldest toy factory in the UK, Merrythought in Shropshire, where over 15,000 teddy bears are made using traditional methods each year. There, she sees some toys worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds. Hirshman explains how Florence Attwood went on to become their Chief Designer. In her short life, she left a lasting legacy.