The Blavatnik Honresfield Library in Sydney

 An alert from Sydney, Australia. A meeting of the Australian Brontë Association:

Saturday 9 March 2024 10:30am 

Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The Blavatnik Honresfield Library: Brontë Manuscripts "Saved for the Nation"

by Christine Alexander 

The Blavatnik Honresfield Library is a collection of books and manuscripts of exceptional historical and literary importance which includes rare editions by the Brontë sisters. Formed by the Lancashire mill owner William Law (18361901) in the late 19th century and put up for sale in 2022 it was purchased for the nation by the Friends of the National Libraries with the support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Christine Alexander will discuss insight into the treasures of the former “lost” Law Collection and her experience in gaining private access for some thirty years.