<h1>Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? </h1>
 
<div>In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of natural science, fascination with fungi and knack for sheep farming formed one of Britain's most celebrated authors. 
 
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Host: James Grasby 
Producer: Nikki Ruck 
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez and Nikki Ruck 
 
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For more information about Beatrix Potter, her life, works and art go to: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter</a> 
 
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Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of natural science, fascination with fungi and knack for sheep farming formed one of Britain's most celebrated authors. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos. Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk Production Host: James Grasby Producer: Nikki Ruck Sound editor: Jesus Gomez and Nikki Ruck Discover more For more information about Beatrix Potter, her life, works and art go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories?&nbsp;
 
In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of natural science, fascination with fungi and knack for sheep farming formed one of Britain's most celebrated authors. 
 
[Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company.&nbsp; Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
Start creating your story at <a href="http://www.cewe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="http://www.cewe.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.cewe.co.uk</a> 
 
Production 
Host: James Grasby 
Producer: Nikki Ruck 
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez and Nikki Ruck 
 
Discover more 
For more information about Beatrix Potter, her life, works and art go to: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/beatrix-potter</a> 
 
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at <a href="mailto:podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk</a>

The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep Farmer

<div>Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. 
 
Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. 
 
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. 
 
Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.    
 
Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. 
 
You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.  
 
This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. 
 
Discover more from National Trust podcasts 
 
Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: 
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Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: 
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Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: 
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Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now. Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Discover more from National Trust podcasts Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: podfollow.com/wild-tales Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. 
 
Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. 
 
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. 
 
Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
 
Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. 
 
You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.&nbsp; 
 
This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. 
 
Discover more from National Trust podcasts 
 
Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: 
<a href="https://podfollow.com/wild-tales" rel="noopener noreferrer">podfollow.com/wild-tales</a> 
 
Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: 
<a href="https://podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast</a> 
 
See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: 
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts</a>&nbsp; 
 
Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: 
podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk &nbsp;

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