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The Beatrix Potter Gallery is a gallery run by the National Trust and situated in a 17th-century stone-built house in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England. It is dedicated to presenting original book illustrations by Beatrix Potter.
On display are original sketches and watercolours painted by Potter for her children's stories as well as artifacts and information relating to her life and work. The display changes annually. The 17th-century building is listed grade II. It was at one time the law office of Potter's husband, William Heelis. Its interior remains substantially unaltered.
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- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrix-potter-gallery-and-hawkshead
- beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk
- 01539436355
- Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
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Last modified 2019-05-11
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Beckie
2019-05-24 at 8:36 PMAs a National Trust member I just adore travelling around the Lake District and learning about it’s history, The Beatrix Potter story is a big part of this!
The gallery is like a mini museum and has some hidden gems, which I will not spoil here.
I highly recommend a visit!