Celebrating Beatrix Potter and the Drawn to Nature exhibition
Objects from Beatrix that we care for
Behind the scenes of the exhibition
Helen Antrobus, the National Trust’s Assistant National Curator for Cultural Landscapes, is the co-curator of the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition, alongside V&A curator Annemarie Bilclough.
Helen describes Beatrix as 'one of the greatest supporters the Trust has ever had, fervently believing that the landscapes from which she had drawn so much joy should be protected so that others could experience them.'
She also says that 'the healing powers of fresh air and green space were clear to Beatrix from a very young age. She was often ill as a child and found that her health vastly improved and her imagination came to life during the time she spent in the countryside.'
Beatrix’s gift of land and working farms to the National Trust ensures the Trust can continue her incredible legacy, looking after over 20 per cent of the Lake District – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.