Gilbert the Great Blue Whale is, quite literally, the biggest music fan in London. He manages the sound department archives at the library – a job that requires immense patience, impeccable hearing, and flippers that can handle cassettes.  

His personal passion is marine recordings. Many come from his friend Gobfrey Whale Shark – choirmaster and deep-sea shanty collector. Every few months, he sends over a tape marked “urgent”: usually an out-of-tune humpback chorus or a particularly spirited rendition of My Barnacle Lass.   

Perhaps you could share your favourite tune with him, too? 

Features:

• Outer Material: 100% Polyester
• Inner Filling: Polyester Fibres, PE Beans
• Hard Eye
• Size: H62 x W50 x D112cm 
• Suitable for Years 3+
• Care: Hand Wash