Welcome to the Trail
Actor Nadine Hanwell tells us about discovering that Beatrix Potter is her cousin and the effect this has had on her life and work.
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The Brompton Cemetery Mystery
Beatrix Potter lived near to Brompton Cemetery in her London years. How did the Cemetery affect her literary work? Nadine Hanwell discusses the possibilities in 'The Beatrix Potter Trail'.
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Beatrix at the South Kensington Museum
Beatrix Potter loved visiting Museums. After she recovered from Scarlet Fever she was taken to the South Kensington Museum by her Father. Actor Nadine Hanwell recounts what happened.
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Beatrix Potter and Religion
Beatrix Potter believed passionately in good character and compassion for her fellow man. Actor Nadine Hanwell looks at her religious beliefs at a particularly relevant London location.
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Beatrix and the Royal Academy
Beatrix Potter's art has captivated millions of people over generations - but what artists influenced her? Actor Nadine Hanwell finds one in particular.
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Beatrix and the London Theatre
Beatrix Potter did enjoy her visits to the London theatre - her actor cousin Nadine Hanwell looks at her thoughts on some of the great actors of her day.
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Beatrix and Nature
For Beatrix Potter, the Natural world was filled with magic and beauty. Actor Nadine Hanwell looks at some of her later work.
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Beatrix on Millais and Gladstone
Beatrix' father was an accomplished photographer - his work brought him into contact with the British Prime Minister Lord Gladstone and the renowned artist John Everett Millais with unexpected results.
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It's Christmas...
The beauty and magic of the traditional Victorian Christmas continue to fascinate us but what was Christmas like for Beatrix and her family? Her amazing book 'The Taylor of Gloucester' remains a best seller.
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Beatrix and Oscar
The renowned playwright Oscar Wilde moved in the same social circles as Beatrix Potter and her family - we look at her impressions of Mr Wilde and the world they lived in.
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Such Painful Unpleasantness....
Beatrix' relationship with her father Rupert was complex. While her family were very proud of her talent they worried about her being cheated financially and resented the time and energy her books required.
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Beatrix, Spores and the Kew Debacle....
Beatrix Potter was fascinated by funghi and her illustrations are still used by scientists today - but how did she (a young woman with no degree) manage to study at the closed science community of Kew Gardens?
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Kensington Gardens Kingdom
Beatrix Potter loved Kensington Gardens and so does her cousin, our presenter, Nadine Hanwell. Nadine introduces new book 'Kensington Gardens Kingdom' which features Beatrix as a character.
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Bertram...

Sun, Feb 11, 2018
Bertram Potter, Beatrix' brother, was also an extremely talented artist - how did he help Beatrix with her work? What courses did their lives take?
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Norman Warne

Sun, Feb 18, 2018
The Beatrix Potter Trail visits the home of Beatrix' tragic fiancé Norman Warne in Bedford Square in London.
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