‘But Peter, who was very naughty…’
Every year I look forward to Fenwick’s Christmas windows in Newcastle-on-Tyne. Rarely do they disappoint. This year they celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter. What could be finer? Come window gazing with me.
What would life be without Jemima Puddle-duck? Or handsome Jeremy Fisher?
We all have our favourites. These cats look rather mean to me but the details are simply delicious.
And I can almost hear the squeaks of those tailoring mice. Every year the Anticipation is the same, and every year they deliver. I hope you won’t be disappointed. Let’s put Peter to bed, shall we?
Share your six words this Saturday, and have a happy weekend.
restlessjo 
This brings back some wonderful Christmas memories. Thanks, Jo.
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Wishing you much Christmas joy, Mlissabeth 🙂
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Ah, thems was the days.
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You and Peter Rabbit, Ron 🙂 🙂
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I can certainly see why you look forward to this each year- happy holidays, Jo!
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Thank you very much for your company. 🙂 I’ve been absent from the blog all day as we were visiting our son in Leeds. Will be catching up tomorrow.
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So adorable, Jo. Thanks for introducing these new to me characters. It is nice to lose yourself outside of reality once in a while. 🙂 Have a fantastic weekend!
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The books are magical, Liesbet. If I had grandchildren this is what I’d read them 🙂
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Beautiful scenes!
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One of the highlights of my Christmas 🙂
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So lovely, Jo. Made me smile. 😘
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Thanks, Ad! I wasn’t expecting you here. Hope you’re having a fantastic trip 🙂
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Have a happy 6WS
much love…
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Thanks a lot, Gillena. 🙂
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What wonderful windows, Jo….I was transported straight back to my childhood self for a moment!
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I love em, Sue. 🙂 🙂
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😀
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What an adorable display! 🙂
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I look forward to them every year, Cathy. 🙂
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Adorable! I loved the Peter RBbit tales as a child.
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I still do, Colline 🙂 If I had grandchildren…
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Maybe someday soon 🙂
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I don’t think so, Colline, but I have my hands full as it is. 🙂 It’s just occasionally a nice thought.
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Well done getting the various scenes without reflections! The children must love the three dimensional aspect. I came to Beatrix Potter as an adult, and love her watercolour illustrations more than her stories. Was there any recognition of her painting in the display?
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Hi Bunty 🙂 The display was just based on her books and the kids seemed to love it. I don’t know much about her painting myself.
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All the illustrations in her books are her watercolours.
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Such a charming window display- old fashioned in a delightful way! There was such an innocence to these books for children.
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I love that year on year they keep producing these windows. I never know what to expect but they’re always beautiful. 🙂
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Aw…I can certainly see why you look forward to this each year, Jo. It’s wonderful! I’d have a difficult time pulling myself away. Thanks so much for sharing!
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They’re a delight to share, Jill. I so love seeing them. 🙂
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How, how, how lovely!
Enjoyed a lot your today’s post , beautiful!
Hugs and Kisses!
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One of the best bits of Christmas for me xx
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My kids used to love all her books. The window displays are magical 😄
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Aren’t they great? I look forward to them every year xx
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What beautiful scenes in the windows – I bet you had to wait a while to get in position to take those pictures!
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I only shoved a few kids out of the way Elaine. Tee Hee xx
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Peter Rabbit! The display is so intricate and you did a fantastic job photographing them, Jo. Were they behind glass or was it an open-aired display? I really like how the doll house has cushions down the stairs. It makes me think some of those dolls get cheeky and like to slide down the stairs when no one is looking 😉 Such an apt shot to finish off the post ❤
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They’re behind glass Mabel so not easy to get shots without reflections and dodging all the kids. After all the display is for them xx
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What great windows, Jo! Your post has given me a pleasant breather in my mad preparations.
Have a good weekend!
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Thanks, darlin 🙂 I’m feeling quite laidback for the moment. Doubt it will last 🙂
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oh these are adorable . . and what fun windows. Pretty sure though the tailoring cats are in fact mice?!!!
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Did I say cats? Oh, heck! Off I go to edit! Thanks, Becky 🙂 🙂
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I just decided that perhaps you had been on the mulled wine!!
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A little early! Maybe later, in Leeds 🙂 Thanks again. I rather had cats on the brain. 🙂
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Hope things go ok in Leeds x
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What a lovely reminder of two pasts: Beatrix Potter and Christmas dioramas. Now I’ve seen some in New York and Newcastle-on-Tyne. Haven’t spotted any in Warsaw. Lovely photos and your title is superb. Hugs wrapped in window condensation for the weekend.
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Still seriously cold, Meg? Hope you’re feeling fit and well again. A snuggle up weekend? I love these windows. I post them every year and they always make me smile. Sending a big hug wrapped in a Shetland wool jumper. Ooh- hope it doesn’t irritate! 🙂 🙂
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