Potter's World

The Armitt Library was formed through the influence of a group of intellectual and gifted people and specifically through the achievements if the three talented Armitt sisters. Beatrix Potter strongly approved of the Armitt sisters' aims and ideals, particularly their views on the study of natural history and countryside conservation.

Beatrix battled to have her work (click here to see scientific illustrations) recognised by the authorities of the day, and how the young Beatrix Potter 'took on' the male-dominated scientific establishment makes a delightful story. For more on this read A Victorian Naturalist - Beatrix Potter's Drawings from the Armitt Collection.