She’s the woman who brought us Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and – of course – Peter. Beatrix Potter remains one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators, whose stories ...

He added: "It's not just a slice of Beatrix Potter's life, but actually it's a picture of what hundreds of thousands of gardens would have been like one hundred or two hundred years ago." ...

“..Whether drawing for serious study or for enjoyment Beatrix combines scientific detachment with a keen sense of wonder and an expert appreciation of composition ...

After the success of last year’s range, four new Beatrix Potter designs have been released ... giving them a new lease of life on our specially designed coloured commemorative coins.” ...