Beatrix Potter Gallery facts for kids
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Beatrix Potter Gallery
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| Location | Hawkshead, Cumbria, England |
| Built | c. 17th century |
| Governing body | National Trust |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name: Former Solicitor's Office | |
| Designated | 25 March 1970 |
| Reference no. | 1335779 |
The Beatrix Potter Gallery is a special art gallery in a very old stone house. It is located in Hawkshead, a village in Cumbria, England. The gallery is managed by the National Trust, an organization that protects historic places. This gallery is dedicated to showing the original drawings and paintings by the famous children's author, Beatrix Potter.
You can see many of Beatrix Potter's original sketches and watercolour paintings here. These are the actual pictures she created for her beloved children's stories. The gallery also has items and information about her life and work. The exhibits change every year, so there is always something new to discover.
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About the Gallery Building
The building itself is very old, dating back to the 17th century. That means it was built over 300 years ago! In 1970, it was given a special "Grade II" listing. This means it is an important historic building that needs to be protected.
A Special Connection to Beatrix Potter
This historic house has a direct link to Beatrix Potter. It used to be the law office of her husband, William Heelis. He was a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. The inside of the building still looks much like it did when he worked there. This helps visitors imagine what life was like in Beatrix Potter's time.
Explore More
- Hawkshead and Claife
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
Find Out More Online
- Beatrix Potter Gallery information at the National Trust
