But because he had helped some mice escape from his cat Simpkins, the mice take it upon themselves to help the tailor, producing a waistcoat that eventually makes him a fortune. In the tale, the Tailor of Gloucester becomes ill and seems to be unable to finish making a commissioned waistcoat. However, Beatrix’s version brought it into her world of helpful animals that can sew and talk. Unlike some of Beatrix Potter’s other stories, ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ was based on a real story.
Introducing the The Tailor of Gloucester 50p Coin
