Brontë Top Lots

We have receive the following announcement from the Brontë Society:

Rare chance to bid for unique UK heritage experiences – and support The Brontë Society

In October 2007 The Brontë Society will be participating in an exciting new initiative: TopLots – the first eBay auction of its kind where the UK’s museums, galleries and heritage attractions go online with unique experiences and ‘behind the scenes’ activities up for grabs!

Around 200 lots featuring a whole range of experiences from the UK’s extraordinarily diverse heritage sector will be available on eBay from 1 October for 1 month only. Museums large and small, historic houses and heritage properties from all regions are participating. Privileged access, exclusive experiences, and unique memories to treasure will be on offer – ideal gifts for enthusiasts with a passion for their subjects and unusual corporate events and family outings

The Brontë Society is delighted to be taking part in TopLots. We hope that you’ll go online to support us by bidding for our own special lots:

First lot

Tour of Historic Haworth and Brontë Parsonage Museum by Collections Manager and author Ann Dinsdale

This is a must for anyone interested in the Brontës and their lives. A tour of Haworth’s historic Main Street with Ann Dinsdale, the author of award nominated book The Brontës at Haworth, and the Brontë Society Collections Manager. Later, Ann will give a guided tour of the Parsonage Museum, including a look behind the scenes.

The tour is for up to 4 people to take place within the next 12 months

Second lot

An Evening in the Brontë Parsonage Museum

An evening visit for a group of up to 15 people. Exclusive access to the Parsonage and Garden. An introductory talk and tour followed by a unique, behind-the-scenes look at items from the collection with Ann Dinsdale, Brontë Society Collections Manager and author. Wine, nibbles and entertainment, with a chance to meet ‘Branwell Brontë’.

We also hope you’ll be tempted by some of the fantastic opportunities provided by other organisations. The full list of lots and details is on www.toplots.co.uk

Your next steps:

• Register on www.toplots.co.uk to be reminded of the auction start, and browse the growing list of lots
• Set up an eBay account (if you haven’t already got one) at www.ebay.co.uk
• Log on to www.ebay.co.uk/toplots regularly during October - individual lots will be on for 10 days only, so you’ll need to keep checking to avoid missing our lot.

TopLots is all in a very good cause. Thanks to eBay for Charity the money generated by the bids will come straight back to us (less a small admin charge) to help with our work.

The TopLots heritage auction is run in partnership between eBay, the Association for Independent Museums and UK heritage fundraising specialists, Development Partners, working closely with VisitBritain and EnjoyEngland. The aim is to generate vital new funds for the participating museums, galleries and heritage properties – all not-for-profit organisations.

Hedley Hickling: Membership Officer, The Brontë Society

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