Red House alerts

An alert for today, May 11, at the Red House Museum in Gomersal. A new chance to see The History Wardrobe's performance of Jane Eyre: The Well Dressed Governess.

Sunday 11th May 2008, 2:00PM

The Well-Dressed Governess. A period costume presentation.

May is Museums Month and this year its theme is 'Innovation and Ideas'. As part of the celebrations, Red House Museum in Gomersal is hosting a period costume talk entitled 'Jane Eyre - The Well-Dressed Governess', one of a number of events marking 'Women of Ideas'. Genteel and demure fashions of the 1840s could clothe a woman of high intelligence and passionate intensity. Charlotte Bronte was one such woman; her heroine Jane Eyre was another. At this one-woman presentation, Gillian Stapleton of 'The History Wardrobe' company will use exquisite original and replica costumes as she follows Jane Eyre's life from charity schoolgirl to governess to fairytale bride. Admission Details: Cost: £4. Booking essential.

But that's not all:

Helen's Heritage Walks

Wednesday 14th May 2008 / 21th May 2008, 10:30AM

Heritage walks starting from Red House car park.

The walk on Wednesday 14th May will visit places associated with the extraordinary Mary Taylor of Red House, early feminist and friend of Charlotte Bronte. On Wednesday 21st May, the theme is Charlotte Bronte, with a walk to and tour of Oakwell Hall. Admission Details: £5. Booking essential.

Categories: Alert, Brontëana, Jane Eyre, Talks, Theatre