Bear mascot of the Ammunition Column at Salisbury Plain, England, October/November 1914 Known as “Winnie”, this black bear cub was bought by Canadian cavalry veterinarian, Harry Colebourn, on his way to Valcartier. The cub accompanied Colebourn to England, where she resided at London Zoo. It was “Winnie” who was the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh. CONFIRM This photo is from the album of Marshall Beck.