The Tailor of Gloucester was Beatrix Potter's personal favourite of her Original Peter Rabbit Books. In 1897 when Beatrix Potter was on holiday, she sketched a little shop in College Court, which was known as The Tailor's House. She was fascinated by a local folk tale about John Pritchard, a tailor who had been commissioned to make a fine suit of clothes for the Mayor of Gloucester.

Before he had been able to finish the suit, someone else mysteriously finished it for him. The only clue was a small note attached to a buttonhole, saying "No more twist".

Beatrix Potter transformed this story into a tale about Simpkin the cat and a host of helpful mice and the The Tailor of Gloucester was published in 1903.

One hundred years on, The Tailor's House will be the focus of a year of celebrations.

The House of The Tailor of Gloucester
is an essential element of any visit to Gloucester:

Situated within fifty metres of Gloucester Cathedral and a ten minute stroll from the historic Gloucester Docks and the National Waterways Museum, The House of the Tailor of Gloucester is part of a great day out! With a definitive range of Beatrix Potter merchandise, whether you are an avid collector or a first time buyer, The House of the Tailor of Gloucester will have a gift to suit all tastes.

OPENING TIMES

Monday - Saturday (excluding bank holidays)
1st April to 31st October 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Rest of the year 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

The House of the Tailor of Gloucester
9 college Court, Gloucester : GL1 2NJ

Telephone: 01452 422856

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Copyright© Frederick Warne & Co. 2003
Frederick Warne & Co is the owner of all copyright
and trademarks in the Beatrix Potter characters, names
and illustrations. Licensed by ©opyright Group.

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