Beatrix Potter News 2013

Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Room 102
Beatrix Potter and the beautiful satin waistcoat

19 March - 15 September 2013

In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets – when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta – there lived a tailor in Gloucester.


Beatrix Potter, 1903 © F Warne & Co.

Beatrix was a frequent visitor to the V&A and in March 1903, while preparing the illustrations for The Tailor of Gloucester, she was delighted to discover some beautiful 18th-century clothes in a case in a ‘dark corner of the Goldsmith's Court’. Museum staff permitted her to view the costumes laid flat on tables in their offices so she could record the details of the rich embroideries. Her illustrations are so accurate that it is possible to identify the original garments she saw, including the lady mouse’s lavish dress and the Mayor’s cream-coloured satin waistcoat, 'worked with poppies and corn-flowers’.

This display includes some of Potter's original artwork alongside digital reproductions of the costumes that supplied Beatrix with her inspiration.

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23rd March – 1st September 2013
Tatton Park celebrates Beatrix Potter this summer with an exhibition featuring some of her rare watercolours
and an enchanting programme of family events and activities

Mansion Events
Some of Beatrix Potter's finest watercolours are on display in the Amber Bedroom of the Mansion. In addition :there will be storytelling in the Library and a Mrs Tiggywinkle trail for younger visitors to follow. Please note that the watercolours are on view in the Amber Bedroom upstairs in the Mansion, prints are available to view on an iPad in the ground floor.

Gardens Events
The Rose Garden tea house is showcasing botanical illustrations and there is a chance to get creative with pens and paper using the seasonal flowers and foliage as inspiration. Follow the Peter Rabbit trail round the different areas of the Gardens.

Farm Events
There is a fascinating exhibition showing the other side of Beatrix Potter's creativity and genius – her immense contribution to conservation in countryside and farming. In particular, she was integral to the conservation of the rare breed Herdwick sheep.

Special Events
There are many planned events for children and adults
Contact www.tattonpark.org.uk for more details

Please pre-book all workshops on 01625 374428, pre-book outdoor theatre "Tales of Peter Rabbit" on 01625 374400

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Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead, Cumbria

Exhibition for 2013

Pigling Bland celebrates 100 years
This year we are celebrating two centenaries; the first is the publication of The Tale of Pigling Bland and the other Beatrix Potter becoming Mrs Heelis when she married William in October 1913.

There are some lovely parallels between the two stories and we are exploring them in our exhibition and celebrations throughout 2013.

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrixpottergallery
Telephone: 015394 36355 Email: beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk