Beatrix Potter's story of helpful mice was published in 1903

The gold-bound book will be presented to the Mayor at the House of Tailor shop and museum, ahead of the Queen's visit later this week.

The story of a group of mice who help a tailor by sewing clothes for him at night has been a children's favourite for generations since its publication in 1903.

It is based on the true story of a Gloucester tailor, John Pritchard, who came to work one morning to discover a waistcoat - almost finished - with a note saying "no more twist" pinned to it.

The Mayor - Councillor Pam Tracey - will give the book to the Queen when she visits Gloucester on Thursday.

The Queen will be in the city to hand out the traditional Maundy Money - white purses containing specially minted silver coins - at Gloucester cathedral.

The centenary of the Tailor of Gloucester is being marked in the city with a series of events at local museums.