Beatrix Potter Gallery

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Beatrix Potter Gallery
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Beatrix Potter Gallery
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Location Hawkshead, Cumbria, England
Builtc. 17th century
Governing body National Trust
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameFormer Solicitor's Office
Designated25 March 1970
Reference no. 1335779

The Beatrix Potter Gallery is a gallery run by the National Trust in a 17th-century stone-built house in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England. It is dedicated to presenting original book illustrations by children's author Beatrix Potter.

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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 exhibition on display changes annually. [1] The 17th-century building was grade II listed in 1970. [2] It was at one time the law office of Potter's husband, William Heelis. [3] Its interior remains substantially unaltered.

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References

  1. ↑ "Beatrix Potter Gallery". visitmanchester.com. Visit Manchester. Retrieved 9 September 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Former Solicitor's Office". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Former Solicitor's Office". British listed buildings. Retrieved 5 December 2014.

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