Person: Beatrix Potter

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The surprising life of children's writer and natural scientist Beatrix Potter

Yesterday marked the birthday of Beatrix Potter, the author who gave us the beloved animal stories such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

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Coin collector jailed for minimum of 30 years for murder of fellow enthusiast

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A question of taste: Children’s author Deirdre Sullivan

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The hot 100: These are the big tickets for 2018

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Lauren Child, children's author, gets into character

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These toys will stand the test of time

The history and life of writer Beatrix Potter in Cumbria, UK

The wonderful Beatrix Potter characters like Jemima Puddleduck bring Kevin Pilley back to his childhood as he revels in the 150th anniversary celebrations of the writer’s birth.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Weekend loves: This week’s must do, see & buy

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Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

QUIRKY WORLD ... Peter Rabbit coining it for 150th anniversary

ENGLAND: Beatrix Potter’s mischievous Peter Rabbit is to become the first children’s literary character to appear on a UK coin.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Quirky World: Coastguard scrambles for doll false alarm

Some of the stranger stories from around the world.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

QUIRKY WORLD ... A mice surprise - village home to rare rodents

ENGLAND: Rare harvest mice have been rediscovered in the village where the species was first identified, after work by farmers and volunteers to help wildlife.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Quirky World: Black Country pub crawlers hoping to hit the 300,000 mile pint

Some of the stranger stories from around the world

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Survey finds Dahl tops childrens book list

The top 50 books for children to read have been released, and Roald Dahl remains at number one.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Millions of wills dating back to 1858 go online

Millions of wills including those of Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Alan Turing, and Beatrix Potter are now available online.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Millions of wills dating back to 1858 go online

Millions of wills including those of Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Alan Turing, and Beatrix Potter are now available online.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

Done and dusted

Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

Owner puts private lake up for sale on eBay

A lake which inspired William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter is up for sale on eBay.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Vintage View: Yixing Teapots

Considering our gene level connection to tea in this country, collecting teapots would seem a natural extension of a daily obsession.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2013

Meet the parents: Styles introduces Swift to mam and dad

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles enjoyed a romantic mini break with his parents ahead of the country singer's 23 birthday today.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2012

Smullen at his tactical best on Designated Decoy

DERMOT WELD and Pat Smullen followed-up last Friday’s treble on the track with an ‘all-the-way’ double, achieved by Dreams Forever and Designated Decoy, at Dundalk last night.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2009

Zellweger performance ensures Miss Potter is a hit

RENÉE ZELLWEGER sheds her Bridget Jones role in a wonderful performance as children’s author Beatrix Potter in Miss Potter (Momentum, €24.99), which is beautifully directed by Chris Noonan.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2007

Bridges built as Taoiseach gripped, shaken and stirred

WE wondered anxiously aloud/ if the day would unveil new histories/ when all at once we saw a crowd/a host of golden opportunities.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2007

Zellweger has author aspirations

Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger is an aspiring author and has written several books - but is unsure whether or not to release them to the public.

Sun, 10 Dec, 2006

Zellwegger signs up for horror flick

Renee Zellwegger has reportedly signed up to star in a new Hollywood horror thriller.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

Zellweger to play Beatrix Potter

Actress Renee Zellweger will reportedly play Beatrix Potter in a new movie about the children's author's life.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Beatrix Potter collection valued at £250,000

A visitor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow was left stunned when told a collection of Beatrix Potter artwork he had was worth £250,000 (€361491), a book expert revealed today.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003

Veronica Guerin star Blanchett takes on new role

The Australian actress Cate Blanchett, star of a new film about the life of Veronica Guerin, will next star as the children’s author Beatrix Potter in Miss Potter.

Tue, 20 May, 2003

The Hobbit sold for a record £43,000

A first edition of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit from 1937 has fetched a record £43,020 at auction including buyer's premium.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002