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Beatrix Potter's Lakeland
Shows and describes the lake District, especially those areas surrounding Potter's home, near Sawrey, and looks at the aspects of rural life she encountered there
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Hardcover
First published February 1, 2002
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Hunter Davies
139 books71 followersEdward Hunter Davies OBE is an author, journalist and broadcaster, and a former editor for the Sunday Times of London. He is the author of numerous books, including The Glory Game and the only authorised biography of the Beatles. He was born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, to Scottish parents. For four years his family lived in Dumfries until Davies was aged 11.
His family moved to Carlisle in northern England when Davies was 11 and he attended the Creighton School in the city. Davies lived in Carlisle until he moved to study at university. During this time his father, who was a former Royal Air Force pay clerk, developed multiple sclerosis and had to retire on medical grounds from a civil service career.
Davies joined the sixth form at Carlisle Grammar School and was awarded a place at University College, Durham to read for an honours degree in History, but after his first year he switched to a general arts course. He gained his first writing experience as a student, contributing to the university newspaper, Palatinate, where one of his fellow student journalists was the future fashion writer Colin McDowell. After completing his degree course he stayed on at Durham for another year to gain a teaching diploma and avoid National Service.
He lives in London.
His family moved to Carlisle in northern England when Davies was 11 and he attended the Creighton School in the city. Davies lived in Carlisle until he moved to study at university. During this time his father, who was a former Royal Air Force pay clerk, developed multiple sclerosis and had to retire on medical grounds from a civil service career.
Davies joined the sixth form at Carlisle Grammar School and was awarded a place at University College, Durham to read for an honours degree in History, but after his first year he switched to a general arts course. He gained his first writing experience as a student, contributing to the university newspaper, Palatinate, where one of his fellow student journalists was the future fashion writer Colin McDowell. After completing his degree course he stayed on at Durham for another year to gain a teaching diploma and avoid National Service.
He lives in London.
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January 28, 2018
A wonderful book.
September 20, 2023
A Good coffee Table Book and an enjoyable read.
March 12, 2016
A thoroughly enjoyable view of Beatrix Potter through the eyes of a born and bred Lakelander. Great photos by Beatrix's father, many other photos, a fascinating look at Beatrix herself, and an idiosyncratic introduction to Lakeland.
It is interesting how many great people came from this area. The book discusses the commonly known ones like Wordsworth, but our family has been impacted even more by Arthur Ransome (excellent children's author) and Charlotte Mason (influential educator in Britain in the past and in homeschooling nowadays).
It is interesting how many great people came from this area. The book discusses the commonly known ones like Wordsworth, but our family has been impacted even more by Arthur Ransome (excellent children's author) and Charlotte Mason (influential educator in Britain in the past and in homeschooling nowadays).
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