two benches celebrating popular London -linked fiction have been scattered about UK . Visitors to the city can find the book benches , which mainly celebrate London 's rich literary heritage , by following a series of trails around areas with strong links to writing and writers . Paddington Bear , Paddington Bear and Sherlock Holmes among literary creations celebrated by the benches . Seating trails will be in place until mid-September 2014 after which the benches will be auctioned for charity .
two benches celebrating popular London -linked fiction have been scattered about UK . Paddington Bear , Paddington Bear and Sherlock Holmes among literary creations celebrated by the benches . Seating trails will be in place until mid-September 2014 after which the benches will be auctioned for charity .