Beatrix Potter softened stance on wartime aircraft over Lake District

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 07:24 · Archive

Research reveals Beatrix Potter moderated her famous opposition to aircraft flying over the Lake District during the Second World War.

Beatrix Potter appears to have softened her famous opposition to aircraft flying over the Lake District during the Second World War, according to newly highlighted research. The author was previously known for her strong stance against planes in the region.

The research reveals that Potter moderated her position on the matter during wartime, though the details of how and why her views changed are not specified in the available reports.

How it is being reported

• Beatrix Potter once hated planes over Windermere – then changed her mindBeatrix Potter appears to have softened her famous opposition to aircraft flying over the Lake District during the Second World War, newly highlighted research has revealed.NW Evening Mail · 8 Oct, 06:00
• Beatrix Potter once hated planes over Windermere – then changed her mindBeatrix Potter appears to have softened her famous opposition to aircraft flying over the Lake District during the Second World War, newly highlighted research has revealed.Westmorland Gazette · 8 Oct, 06:00

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