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Beatrix Potter; Rupert Potter; Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley

by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 11 September 1906
6 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in. (164 mm x 214 mm)
Purchased, 2013
Primary Collection
NPG P1823

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  • Rupert Potter (1832-1914), Barrister and photographer; father of Beatrix Potter. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify

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Rawnsley visited the Potters during their holidays in nearby Lingholm, where this photograph was taken. Rawnsley's conservationist ideas profoundly influenced the young Beatrix Potter. In 1905, following the financial success of her first book, she purchased the first of many farms and acres of land in the Lake District, which she gave to the National Trust. Also a published writer, Rawnsley encouraged Beatrix in her literary ambitions. By the time of this photograph, she had published eight books.

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Current affairs

The Liberals, led by Henry Campbell-Bannerman under a promise of reform, win a landslide victory in the general election. Electors vote to end two decades dominated by Conservative rule, with disaffection mounting over the conflict in South Africa and party division over education and tariff reform. The LRC continue to grow as a political force, winning 29 seats and changing their name later this year to the Labour Party.

Art and science

Ralph Vaughan Williams edits The English Hymnal, a collection of the best in English-language hymns. Published by the Church of England, it became one of the most popular and influential hymn books in the world.
Antoni Gaudí completes his rebuilding of the Casa Batllo in Barcelona. Known locally as the 'casa dels ossos', or 'House of Bones', the building is striking for its use of curved stonework, oval windows and intricate tracery.

International

San Francisco is devastated by an earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, leading to the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in Californian history. The impact itself and resulting fire lead to the death of over 3,000 people, and over half of the city's 400,000 population were left homeless. Although still a major city, the earthquake directs trade, industry and population south to Los Angeles.

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