The Queens of English storytelling
We love the landscapes we explore here in the UK – but we aren’t the only ones. Artists, poets, singers, writers... many have been moved by what they see. And the idyllic English landscapes have inspired many great English novels, from as far back as the 1700s. This is our run down of the 5 women behind England’s most beloved stories plus discover the placed around the UK they are connected with.
Beatrix Potter (England, 1866 – 1943)
Best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, writer, illustrator and conservationist Beatrix Potter drew inspiration for several of her stories from England’s beautiful Lake District. The natural beauty and abundant wildlife of this picturesque region captivated her, and she used its flora and fauna as settings and characters in her tales.
Follow the trail of Peter Rabbit by visiting The Lake District, Dunkeld, Scotland and South Kensington, London