We wake up to find on the
Brontë Parsonage Blog the
sad news that Charlotte's
little book didn't finally win The People's Museum contest. [whiny mode ON] But it was unfair that they put it together with
The Enigma Machine! [whiny mode OFF].
The little book' came a close second with 958 votes - one of the highest scores awarded to a single object throughout the programme.[...]A source at Reef TV who produced the programme said “Charlotte’s little book generated hundreds of viewers' votes, much more than some of the other objects up for election. The Enigma Machine received 1,631 votes on the day so Charlotte’s book was unfortunately pipped at the post for the top place”.[...]TV Presenter Jules Hudson, who is an historian, an archaeologist and the presenter of Channel 4’s Time Team and the BBC’s Horizon programmes described the book as “an incredibly small but important relic that so innocently maps out the beginnings of an extraordinarily talented woman’s life".Polly Salter, Curator at the Brontë Parsonage Museum added, “We are delighted that Charlotte’s book received so many votes. The little book is rarely out on display at the museum due to its delicate nature, but with increased interest from visitors we have agreed to exhibit the book for the rest of the year for all to see”.Oh well. We'll hear who has got the most votes overall on June 9.
Categories: Brontë_Parsonage_Museum, Movies-DVD-TV, Brontëana
I still think this is really impressive that it did come a close second. Even the fact that it comepeted with the mathematical brilliance of The Enigma Machine is enough to highlight the power of a young girl. I think this is such a high accomplishment!
ReplyDelete^ Well said.
ReplyDeleteIt was always going to be difficult to beat the Enigma machine given the significance around the device.
At least people are aware of her little book now, and it's on display!
I guess you're both right and that the important thing is that attention has been given to the book and that more people now know about it. Hopefully lots of people will go to see it while it's on display! :)
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