2016 is the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter.
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1866
Helen Beatrix Potter is born in London on July 28th.
1893
Beatrix sends a picture letter which tells the tale of Peter Rabbit for the first time.
1902
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is published by Frederick Warne and Co, following Beatrix's private print run in 1901.
1903
Beatrix makes a Peter Rabbit doll and registers it at the Patent Office.
1913
Beatrix marries William Heelis in London on October 15th, before moving into Castle Cottage.
1943
Beatrix, an award winning sheep farmer, is elected President of the Herdwick Sheepbreeders’ Association.
1943
Beatrix Potter dies on December 22nd aged 77, leaving much of her estate to the National Trust.
1946
The National Trust open Hill Top to the public, which Beatrix bought in 1905.
2012
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson celebrates Peter Rabbit's 110th Anniversary.
150th Anniversary
2016 marks 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter, one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors.
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The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint has struck a series of official UK 50p coins to celebrate the anniversary.
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The National Trust
Celebrate Beatrix Potter's anniversary with The National Trust in the Lake District.
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A Rediscovered Tale
Quentin Blake to illustrate Beatrix Potter tale, ‘The Tale of Kitty In Boots’
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