Hill Top facts for kids
Hill Top is a historic farm in the beautiful Lake District area of England. It was once owned by the famous children's author, Beatrix Potter. She bought this 17th-century farmhouse in 1905 as a quiet escape from London. At this time, her stories were becoming very popular and earning her a lot of money.
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Beatrix Potter's Special Place
Beatrix Potter used Hill Top as a place to find ideas and create her beloved stories. Many of her most famous books, like Jemima Puddle-Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, were inspired by the farm. The furniture inside the house, the ponds outside, and other parts of the farm became important settings and props in her books. Imagine the characters from her stories living right there!
Life at Hill Top
When Beatrix Potter was 47, she married William Heelis. She moved to a different house nearby called Castle Cottage. However, she kept Hill Top. She used it to store her collections, including her china and the special dollhouse furniture from her story "The Tale of Two Bad Mice." Hill Top remained her private retreat, a place where she could relax and continue to be inspired.
Hill Top and the National Trust
Beatrix Potter loved the Lake District very much. When she passed away in 1943, she left Hill Top and a large amount of land to the National Trust. This organization works to protect historic places and natural beauty in England. Thanks to her gift, Hill Top is now open to the public. Visitors can explore the farmhouse and gardens, seeing the very places that inspired her timeless tales.
Where to Find Hill Top
Hill Top is located in a small village called Near Sawrey in Cumbria, England. It sits between two beautiful lakes, Esthwaite Water and Windermere. It's about two miles southeast of a village called Hawkshead. Its location in the heart of the Lake District makes it a charming and peaceful spot.
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In Spanish: Hilltop para niños
