Asby History Group

wed05feb20:00wed21:30Asby History GroupBeatrix Potter: Artist, Scientist, and Storyteller20:00 - 21:30 Asby Village Hall

Beatrix Potter

Event Details

Speaker:  David Cross

Synopsis
As the daughter of wealthy and aspirant parents, Beatrix suffered from social constraint, but even before she published Peter Rabbit, she channelled her considerable intellectual energy into drawing and biological research.  Once financially independent, she concentrated upon breeding Herdwick sheep and upon writing and illustrating more children’s books.  Successful in all these fields, she led a simple life in the Lake District but accumulated a considerable estate of Cumbrian farms which she eventually bequeathed to the National Trust, under the influence of Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley.
This lecture shows the breadth of her watercolours of literary, biological and archaeological subjects, draws attention to the influences upon her and outlines her life

 

All welcome:
AHG members free; non-members £3 (including refreshments).

Time

(Wednesday) 20:00 - 21:30

Location

Asby Village Hall

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COVID Policy (Feb.2022)

Unfortunately Covid-19 has not gone away, and we still want everyone to feel safe whilst being able to enjoy the film.

  • We use ‘cabaret-style’ seating around suitably spaced tables.
  • We recommend that you continue to wear a face covering when moving around the village hall, though this may be removed whilst you are seated.
  • It would also be appreciated if you could complete an antigen (lateral flow) test before attending.  (We are more than happy to refund your ticket should your test unfortunately prove positive.)

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