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Mr Turnip

Mr Turnip was the idea of producer Michael Westmore he needed a compare for his fortnightly children's magazine show Whirligig.  He gave the job to Joy Laurey to create the actual character and Mr Turnip was grown.
 
Mr Turnip an anthropomorphic character with the head of a turnip was a very precise and intellectual person. Very smartly dressed in his best coat and ruffle shirt.  He has many friends that appeared on screen such as Colonel Beetroot, Sarah Swede, Mimi Melon, The Carrot Twins and Uncle Spud.  

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Mr Turnip & Mimi Melon

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Mr Turnip in his on set home.

Original merchandise by various companies, Joy produced much of the artwork herself.  

Film Viewer

The company EVB Plastics based in Surrey produced the Beejú Toy Television Set. Small reels of coloured film strips pass through the tv and a bulb lights them up on the screen. There was a Muffin the Mule set among others. Mr Turnip had film strips made for this toy two of which we now hold in the archive.

Deans Rag Book Mr Turnip Hand Puppet Only made in 1954 very sought after.

Pelham Puppets Mr Turnip, Sarah Swede and Colonel Beetroot

Pelham Puppets Mr Turnip, Sarah Swede and Colonel Beetroot. The same head mould was used for all three.

TV Whirligig Annual Mr Turnip

TV Whirligig Annual Mr Turnip

Luntoy Metal Mr Turnip Puppet

Luntoy metal Mr Turnip

Whirligig Annual

Whirligig Annual with MR Turnip

Mr Turnip flies around the world.

Twirly book no. 8. Mr Turnip flies around the world.

Deans Rag Book Doll Mr Turnip

Deans Rag Book Doll 30cm high only made for one year, 1954.

Luntoy Solid Lead Mr Turnip

Luntoy lead figure of Mr Turnip

Oil painting by numbers
Wooden Pull Along Mr Turnip by Luntoy

This wooden pull along is the only one we've ever seen! Luntoy are well known for there cast metal Mr Turnip.

Mr Turnip Picture Blocks

Made by Ariel Productions ltd, These little wooden blocks make up different images of Mr Turnip.

Mr Turnip Bagatelle

Made by Glevum Games and illustrated by Joy.

Mr Turnips Aerial Rings

Made by Glevum Games and illustrated by Joy.

Mr Turnip Audition Card Game

A card game featuring H.L (Humphrey Lestocq) and Mr Turnips friends.

Deans Hand Puppet Mr Turnip

The heads on these puppets often collapse and disintegrate over time. This one is in lovely condition with soft red velvet jacket.

Mr Turnip Soap

This soap still smells as wonderful as the day it was made. Produced by Zenobia.

Mr Turnip Painting Book 1

Some beautiful illustrations by Joy to colour in at home. Made by Ariel Publications.

Mr Turnip Painting Book 2

Some beautiful illustrations by Joy to colour in at home. Made by Ariel Publications.

Mr Turnip Goes Shopping Book

A wonderful story of Mr Turnip, some lovely illustrations too.

Mr Turnip's Hole in the Wall
Mr Turnips Table Decorations
Kelloggs Cut Out Puppet
Mr Turnip Puzzle

Made by Tower Press Ltd.

jumping Jack

A cardboard multi jointed Jumping Jack. Made by Tower Press Ltd

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