While she was a fierce campaigner on local conservation issues and passionate about preserving a way of life, she was an astute and forward-thinking business woman, not afraid of making changes where necessary.
A Lakes landowner
During the next few years Beatrix purchased a considerable amount of land in the Lake District and was advised by local solicitor William Heelis, who she later married.
She and William lived in Castle Cottage, Near Sawrey, from 1913 until her death. Only a few books were produced for Frederick Warne after their marriage as she became much more focused on farming and investing in land and the local community around Near Sawrey.
Beatrix and the National Trust
She worked closely with the National Trust, helping it to acquire land and manage farms with a view to long-term preservation.