Celebrating Charlotte Brontë at the Parsonage

Several events at the Brontë Parsonage Museum, celebrating the 208th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë:

Date: Friday 19 April, 7pm - 8:30pm (GMT)

Parsonage Unwrapped: Charlotte Brontë

With Graham Watson and Ann Dinsdale

This special edition of Parsonage Unwrapped will showcase objects that spotlight key moments in Charlotte Brontë’s life, as we celebrate her birthday later this month.

From her earliest manuscripts and drawings penned in childhood, right through to her last letter, this session will track her life through the lens of our iconic collection items.

Together with Principal Curator Ann Dinsdale, we welcome author and historian Graham Watson to the Parsonage to discuss some of our unique collection objects, in anticipation of his upcoming book, 'The Invention of Charlotte Brontë'.

Date: Saturday 20 April, 10am to 1pm

Venue: The Brontë Events Space in The Old Schoolroom, Haworth

Celebrating... Charlotte Brontë: The Big Brontë Book Swap

Did you know, an estimated 2 million copies of Charlotte Brontë’s 'Jane Eyre' have been sold worldwide? That's a lot of books!

So, to celebrate the anniversary of Charlotte's birth and the impact her writing has had on generations of readers, we invite you to our annual Big Brontë Book Swap.

Join us for a friendly and informal gathering for book lovers, where you can offload some pre-loved classics, pick up an exciting new read, and share your book recommendations in a warm and welcoming space. The more books the better – this isn't just a space for the Brontës (we do read other authors, promise…)!

Date: Saturday 20 April, 2pm - 3:30pm (GMT)

Celebrating... Charlotte Brontë: "Queer, Quizzical Looking Being": Eploring Charlotte Brontë's Negative Body Image

A writing workshop with Eve Ellis.

Following last year’s inspiring Thursday Talk, which examined Charlotte Brontë's perception of her physical appearance, Eve Ellis returns with an in-depth writing workshop exploring themes of image and beauty.

In this session, we'll examine Charlotte Brontë's understanding of her body within the context of Victorian beauty standards for women, exploring modern-day parallels through a dynamic blend of fiction and non-fiction writing.