Iconic children's TV character to celebrate 50th anniversary in Kent
Bagpuss will be visiting The Beaney museum in Canterbury today to celebrate 50 years since he first appeared on our screen.
On the 12th of February 1974, the brightly coloured pink and white feline known as Bagpuss, aired on the BBC.
He soon became the nation’s favourite saggy old cloth-cat, and today he celebrates his birthday in Canterbury, the place where Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate created Bagpuss.
That's why this Saturday, The Beany are hosting a party for the iconic character's family and friends, where a limited number of invitations were handed out.
If you wasn't fortunate enough to be on the VIP list don't worry because in the afternoon, Bagpuss will be meeting his fans, agreeing to appear in photos with those who want to meet him.
Morgan O'Grady, who works at The Beany said: "He's a British icon but with local history.
"He's become the new Canterbury pilgrimage, people come far and wide to visit Bagpuss and I think it's really important he is here because he is a special part of Canterbury's history and it's really integrational.
"There's grandparents who remember him from when they were younger, they passed it onto their children and then they passed it to their children.
"It's going to be a great day where people and get up close and personal with a very famous character."
However, the fun doesn't stop there because now until Sunday 14th April there will be an interactive family trail, celebrating all things Bagpuss.
Visitors can explore the museum and solve puzzles, helping round up Saturday's party guests and celebrating 50 years of Canterbury’s most famous cat.