Noddy Collection

Childrens Author Enid Blyton watches the auditions today, as young actors and actresses try their best to secure major roles in the production of Noddy in Toyland this Christmas

Childrens Author Enid Blyton with 13-year-old Colin Spaull and 15-year-old Gloria Johnson, who have passed todays auditions and are to play Noddy

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

Noddy bird, Morea, Tahiti

Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving)
1616463 Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-Destroying Birds)

St Helens show at Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. Pictured, the youngest rider of the day was undoubtedly 15 month old Paul Hugham, who was astride Hansel for the fancy dress contest. July 1973

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK, 26 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK, 26/5/10. Overview of the amusement pier and area of Clacton-on-Sea with a Noddy train in the foreground, on the River Thames Estuary, Essex, England, UK

Noddy tern bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Walter de la Mare drawing soldier with rifle
Charicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned Tom Noddy Date: 1924

Costume design by unknown artist from Lord Tom Noddy, London, 1896 Date: 1896

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Common Noddies facing a stiff breeze Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Noddy

AUDUBON: NODDY. Brown, or Common, Noddy (Anous stolidus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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Lesser Noddy Tern calling on nest with chick (Anous tenuirostris) Date:

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Black Noddy Tern / White Capped Noddy TERN (Anous minutus) Date:

Picture No. 10848459
Black Noddy Terns - on tree (Anous minutus) Date:

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Brown / Common Noddy - at nest with egg (Anous stolidus) Date:

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Brown Noddy - Bird Island (Anous stolidus) Date:

Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) flock, colony standing on beach, Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas and Upolu Cays N. P
Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) flock, colony standing on beach, Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas and Upolu Cays N.P. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia, September

Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) adult, panting, standing with shells and dead coral collected for nest, Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas and Upolu Cays N.P

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult, in flight over sea, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult, in flight over beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult, in flight, landing on beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult, close-up of head, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult pair, mating on beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult with chick, at nest on branch, Queensland, Australia, November

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult pair, calling, standing on sandy beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Ascension, Terns and Noddies
Illustration (p.538) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

White-capped Noddy / Black Noddy - flock nesting in tree
AW-4417 White-capped Noddy / Black Noddy - flock nesting in tree Heron Island, Australia Anous minutus Adrian Warren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz. Brown noddy lands on head of surprised brown pelican

Black Noddy (Anous minutus) adult, standing on ground, Queensland, Australia

Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii) and Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) flock, on beach, Michaelmas Cay, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Common Noddy - In flight - near West Island in the Lacepedes, Kimberley coast, Western Australia
DH-4447 Common Noddy - In flight near West Island in the Lacepedes, Kimberley coast, Western Australia. Anous stolidus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Noddy/ White-Capped Noddy Two birds with ocean background. Queensland, Australia
ROY-314 Black Noddy / White-Capped Noddy - Two birds with ocean background. Queensland, Australia Anous minutus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Every summer, Heron Island explodes with populations of breeding sea birds
AUS-589 Black noddies mating. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Anous minutus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

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Children's author Enid Blyton, known for her beloved characters and enchanting stories, was spotted at the auditions today. With a keen eye for talent, she watched as 13-year-old Colin Spaull showcased his acting skills. The Scala Theatre in London became the stage where Enid Blyton handpicked the city's youngest leading man. In between auditions, Enid Blyton took a moment to appreciate nature's wonders. She stumbled upon an engraving depicting fish-destroying birds, showcasing the delicate balance of wildlife. Perhaps this encounter will inspire future adventures in her books. Enid Blyton's love for nature extended beyond engravings; she also encountered a Noddy tern bird during her travels. This unique sighting surely added fuel to her imagination as she weaved tales of magical creatures and their whimsical escapades. Not only did Enid Blyton find inspiration in nature but also in art itself. A Walter de la Mare drawing caught her attention—a soldier with a rifle—perhaps symbolizing bravery and courage that young heroes like Noddy possess throughout their journeys. As preparations were underway for an upcoming show at St Helens' Sherdley Park, Merseyside, costume designs by unknown artists adorned the stage. These intricate creations would bring characters to life under bright lights and eager eyes. Returning to The Scala Theatre once again, Enid Blyton continued her quest to find London's youngest leading man. With each audition bringing new possibilities and talents before her eyes, it was clear that she sought someone who could embody the spirit of adventure found within Noddy himself. Enid Blyton's presence at these auditions not only highlighted her dedication to storytelling but also showcased how deeply she cared about nurturing young talent on their artistic journey. Aspiring actors like Colin Spaull had a chance to impress one of children literature's most influential figures—an opportunity that could shape their future in the world of entertainment.