Talks exploring the life and legacy of Branwell Brontë are taking place at the Brontë Parsonage and Brontë Birthplace.The events aim to shed light on the often-overlooked brother of the famous Brontë sisters, who made his mark as both an artist and poet but whose life was ultimately overshadowed by personal struggles.On September 22, the Brontë Birthplace hosted an online talk titled Sibling Rivalry: Unpacking the Art of Branwell Brontë, led by guest speaker Dr Maebh O’Regan.The talk explored Branwell’s artistic output, focusing on his creative process.Branwell’s most well-known work is The Brontë Sisters Portrait, also known as The Pillar Portrait, painted in 1834.Though the piece has received negative criticism, it remains one of the most popular works in the British National Portrait Gallery.Later in the week, the Brontë Parsonage will present an in-person and online talk on September 24, titled Grief and Loss in the Writing of Branwell Brontë.Led by Brontë scholar Rose Gant, the talk will begin at 2pm at the Parsonage, with a Zoom session offered at 7.30pm.A spokesman for the Brontë Parsonage said: "Like his siblings, Branwell suffered a series of losses throughout his lifetime, attending the deathbed of his mother, his aunt and his close friend William Weightman."Branwell drew on these losses as inspiration for his writing, capturing his experiences in both his letters and poetry."This talk will explore these writings, looking at both the inspirations and how Branwell captures his experiences of grief." (Amelia Short)
As bleak as it is beautiful, the windswept landscape of the South Pennines and its surrounding settlements in West Yorkshire fuelled the imagination of the Brontë sisters as they wrote their works in the mid-19th century.“In the hill-country silence, their poetry comes by lines and stanzas into my mind,” wrote Charlotte Brontë, reflecting on the moorland after the deaths of her sisters, Anne and Emily.Yet residents warn the setting that inspired the Brontës could be lost forever to England’s largest onshore wind farm. [...]“It’s not just a local moor,” explains Nick MacKinnon, who lives in the small village of Stanbury. “It’s internationally designated twice, and it’s internationally famous as the Brontë moor. [...]As for the wind farm’s ramifications for tourism, Calderdale Energy Park said: “Our assessment work to date concludes that Top Withens and its Brontë associations would remain intact, with no harm to its heritage significance.”Yet Rebecca Yorke, director of the Brontë Society, is not convinced.“You can’t separate the Brontës’ work and the influence on them from the landscape itself,” she says. “The two are completely entwined.”Despite having seen visitor numbers increase by 20pc, in part because of the release of Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, Yorke believes the tourism related to the literary heritage would be affected if the project went ahead, given the landscape would be “forever changed”.“Wuthering Heights is full of references to wildlife, particularly birds, such as lapwings and skylarks, which are around today. And there are also several mentions of peat in the novel,” she says“The Brontës themselves were well aware of the nature which made up the moors.”Yorke points to the final line of Wuthering Heights in which Lockwood, seemingly untouched by the turbulence he has witnessed, ponders the “quiet earth” of Brontë country.“If Calderdale Energy Park is not stopped, then the ‘quiet’ of this unique and special place will be shattered by the industrial hum of turbines, and the ‘earth’ replaced by tons of concrete,” she says. (Robert White)
The couple in the song burn with feeling, however let their pride stand between them. Years pass. Only then do the lyrical protagonists see what they’ve lost, and by that point, the door is already closed. What remains is longing that never fades and hunger with nowhere left to go.Amanda Fagan treats this story with lightness, allowing the sadness to come through naturally. “Forever Yearn” is a minor tragedy concerning timing and stubbornness, in that two lives can easily drift apart when neither of the individuals is willing to yield first.The song takes a classic story of ruined passion and turns it into a personal and up-to-date account, one that deals with the cost of delaying too long in saying what is important. (Layla Moore)
She moved on to the Theatre Royal, Horsham, where her roles included Catherine Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights (1953), with Michael Caine as her brother Hindley. (Anthony Hayward in The Guardian)
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Tuesday 22 September 2026 via Zoom at 18.30Dr Maebh O’ Regan’s talk examines the art of Branwell Brontë, with special focus on his process and practice. Collaboration and rivalry were the driving forces behind the Brontë siblings’ creative endeavours, but given the Victorian construction of masculinity, where the male was the breadwinner and, in every way superior to the female, Branwell had his limitations.Charlotte was the first member of the Brontë family to achieve success as a visual artist. In 1834 she had two drawings accepted for the summer exhibition in the Royal Society for Encouragement of the Fine Arts in Leeds, and these architectural landscapes were displayed in company with the work of such established artists as J. M.W. Turner.1834 was also the year when Emily and Anne joined forces creating their first diary paper in visual and verbal format.Branwell’s initial work in oils, The Brontë Sister’s Portrait, also known as The Pillar Portrait, was painted the same year. It’s first critic, Mrs Gaskell, deemed it to be, ‘not much better than a sign painting as to manipulation, but the likenesses were admirable.’ Much of the negative criticism regarding Branwell’s work derives from a lack of understanding of the materials and methods available to a Victorian artist. However, The Pillar Portrait continues to be one of the most popular works in the British National Portrait Gallery. This mysterious painting raises many questions around its composition and content. Why did Charlotte deny the existence of The Pillar Portrait, and why is there no mention of this painting in their family correspondence? What prompted Arthur Bell Nicholls to remove it from its stretcher and to secrete it on top of a wardrobe at his home in Banagher, Ireland? And finally, why did the National Portrait Gallery decide not to restore the work before they put it on display?To address these questions, it is necessary to explore Branwell’s artistic journey in light of the pedagogical standards of the day. The visual arts played a significant role in the lives of all of the Brontë children therefore, it is important to analyse Branwell’s artistic output in conjunction with his creative interaction with his siblings.
Heathcliff and Catherine’s doomed romance has always carried more than a hint of the macabre, but Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned is taking that darkness much further. The new British horror reworking of Emily Brontë’s classic novel transforms Catherine into a vengeful ghost and Heathcliff into a man prepared to kill in order to bring her back.Directed by Rebecca J Matthews, the film will be released to own next month through Signature Entertainment, offering a supernatural reinterpretation of one of literature’s most famously destructive relationships.The story begins after Catherine’s death, with her spirit haunting the halls of Wuthering Heights and terrorising those who remain there. Heathcliff, consumed by grief and obsession, becomes convinced that her continued presence depends on bloodshed and begins carrying out sacrifices in the hope that Catherine might eventually possess a living body.That arrangement is disrupted by the arrival of Mr Lockwood, a new tenant at a neighbouring property whose curiosity draws him into the increasingly dangerous affairs of the house. As his health deteriorates and his grip on reality begins to falter, Lockwood encounters Catherine’s tortured apparition while gradually discovering just how far Heathcliff is willing to go.Liana Failla wrote the screenplay, drawing on Brontë’s 1847 novel while pushing the material firmly into supernatural horror. Rather than treating Catherine’s presence as an ambiguous gothic element, the film makes her ghost central to the action, with Heathcliff’s grief transformed into a murderous devotion.Filming took place in Brechin, Scotland, giving the production a suitably remote backdrop for its reimagining of the isolated Yorkshire estate.The project joins a long line of screen adaptations inspired by Wuthering Heights, although its emphasis on possession, sacrifice and explicitly supernatural violence takes the material in a markedly different direction from the more traditional romantic and period-drama interpretations. The House of the Damned recasts Catherine and Heathcliff’s relationship as something much more dangerous, turning romantic obsession into the engine for a full gothic horror story. (Emily Bennett)
In which case, you really have to applaud whoever came up with the idea of Wuthering Heights: The House of the Damned. Available on digital platforms in three short weeks (on 19 October in fact), it is a remake of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, only scarier. In the film, as far as I am able to tell, Cathy has died and her ghost starts haunting Heathcliff to the point that he starts murdering everyone. Is it any good? All signs point to not really, especially since the trailer contains a shot where Cathy seems to become a zombie so that she can punch through a window and strangle someone to death. But will I watch it? Oh God, try to stop me.You can see what’s happening here, can’t you? Emerald Fennell made a Wuthering Heights film this year and it was wildly successful, currently the 19th biggest film of 2026. But Wuthering Heights was published 179 years ago, so anyone can do whatever they want with it. Fennell’s film proved this all too well, with its rubbing and squishing and skin-coloured rooms. But it also means that someone else can hop on the back of it and turn it into a hammy horror about a zombie in a bridal gown. It’s not like the Brontës are around to sue, is it? (Stuart Heritage)
Rain came in with the wind and I got absolutely drenched on the final approach to Haworth. But soon after, I was entering Bradford’s prettiest township and thinking about coffee and cake. The walk officially ends at Penistone Hill country park, but after taking walking therapy a few years ago, I am no longer a completist – and was satisfied with my walk and mini achievement. I bowed out on Haworth high street, without so much as a glance at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. (Chris Moss)
Cobbled streets, vintage shops, pubs with roaring fires all surrounded by rolling countryside hills – you’ll find it all in this Yorkshire village.There’s no better time to visit than autumn, as the whole village gets a seasonal overhaul with huge shop displays and twinkling lights for the dark evenings.The West Yorkshire village called Haworth has absolutely everything associated with autumn from cobbled streets to charming cottages and cosy cafes. [...]The town has literature connections too as it was home of the Brontë sisters, who between them wrote books like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.Yorkshire.com explained: “Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world." (Alice Penwill)
From the Brontës' Haworth to Jane Austen's Bath, Wordsworth's Lake District and Thomas Hardy's Dorset, literary places continue to exert a powerful hold over readers.Literary tourism appears to be enjoying renewed popularity, from visits inspired by classic novels to the TikTok trend of turning books into travel itineraries. But what exactly are literary tourists hoping to find when they get there? The answer is more complicated than it might seem.Haworth, Bath and Dorset all exist, obviously. They can be found on a map and visited. But the Brontë moors, Austen's Bath, Wordsworth's Lakes and Hardy's Wessex are also literary reimaginings of those places. They may never have existed in quite the form readers imagine.Our fascination with literary places has a long history. Literary geography, which combines physical geography with literary studies, emerged in the late 19th century as the novel grew in popularity and, in many ways, developed alongside literary tourism.In 1899, William Lyon Phelps created his Literary Map of England, marking locations associated with authors and literary works. A few years later, William Sharp's Literary Geography (1904) mapped regions such as "Dickens land," "the Brontë country" and the literary geography of the English lakes.These early literary maps invited readers to see where fictional and geographical worlds appeared to overlap. More than a century later, readers are still seeking those points of intersection. [...]When visitors reach Haworth, Grasmere or Dorset, they are not encountering those places for the first time. They have already visited them in their imagination. Their version of the landscape has been assembled from books, films, photographs, places they have visited and other cultural references. When they arrive, they compare the physical location with that imagined one. [...]At Haworth, visitors move through domestic spaces associated with the Brontë family while simultaneously encountering the imaginative worlds of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth derives much of its power from bringing biography, landscape, family tragedy and fiction together in one place. [...]From the earliest maps of Dickens land and Brontë country to today’s literary pilgrimages, the goal has remained remarkably consistent: to find the point at which real and fictional worlds collide. Literary geography suggests that this point may never quite be reachable. Perhaps that is precisely why readers keep looking for it. (Rebecca Hutcheon)
There was a time when putting Jane Eyre on a school reading list would have been regarded as a fairly ordinary educational decision. A teacher might have thought that young readers could benefit from encountering a spirited orphan, a brooding gentleman, a Gothic mansion and a complex moral journey. CNN, however, has discovered that the matter may be considerably more sinister. The appearance of Charlotte Brontë's novel on a Chinese reading list, it suggests, is evidence of something called ideology.This is an impressive burden to place on a book. A novel that has survived Victorian moralists, modern feminists, postcolonial critics, film directors, television producers and generations of adolescent readers must now also survive the investigative imagination of cable news.According to CNN, the Chinese authorities see Jane Eyre as a corrective to the superficial romantic fantasies of the social-media age. That interpretation is not especially difficult to understand. The novel does, after all, present a young woman who values dignity, independence and moral self-respect more than money or social position. Jane refuses to become Rochester's mistress even though she loves him. She rejects St John's proposal because it offers duty without affection. Her famous declaration — "I care for myself" — is hardly a ringing endorsement of passive obedience.Yet CNN appears determined to treat the inclusion of an extracurricular classic as a coded ideological communique. One begins to wonder whether every alteration to a school reading list must now be examined for signs of a change in the authority's philosophical weather. If a book is added, it is a signal. If a book is removed, it is another signal. If a book remains where it was, perhaps that is the most ominous signal of all.There is, of course, a legitimate discussion to be had about Jane Eyre. The novel was published in London in 1847, and its treatment of Bertha Mason, the "mad woman in the attic", has rightly attracted criticism. Its depiction of colonialism, race and imperial wealth deserves scrutiny. Rochester's conduct, too, may strike contemporary readers as less than an ideal model of romantic behaviour. But literary criticism requires a modest acquaintance with history. Brontë was writing in the nineteenth century, not drafting a relationship guide for the year 2026. To read an old novel critically is sensible; to demand that it conform entirely to present-day moral vocabulary is to confuse literature with an updated terms-of-service agreement.A classic's value does not depend on its being ideologically spotless. Jane Eyre has generated a vast critical literature, inspired countless adaptations for stage and screen, and remained influential across cultures for nearly two centuries. Its endurance is not proof that every idea in it is beyond question. It is proof that the novel contains enough artistic power, psychological complexity and unresolved contradiction to keep readers arguing. [...]A reading list is usually a reading list. Sometimes a book is chosen because it is good, sometimes because it is available, and occasionally because someone has actually read it. That last possibility may be less dramatic than ideological intrigue, but it is probably worth considering. (Li Yang)
In the fall semester of 2026, the British literary classic Jane Eyre was included in the ninth-grade Chinese language curriculum as part of the "whole-book reading" list. CNN reported on the news, but described China's textbooks as being "tightly curated by the state," claiming that the inclusion of such a British romantic classic was "surprising."But what is so "surprising" about Jane Eyre being included in Chinese middle school curriculum?Thornfield Hall, Rochester, the secret in the attic, and Jane Eyre herself - a petite woman of plain appearance who refuses to yield to fate - have long been part of the shared literary memory of generations of Chinese readers. As early as 1917, "A Sketch of Western Women Novelists" published in Women's Magazine, a magazine founded in Shanghai in 1915, introduced Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre. In July 1925, Zhou Shoujuan's translation Chong Guang Ji is believed to be the earliest Chinese translation of the novel. In 1979, the film Jane Eyre was released in China. In 1980, the Shanghai Translation Publishing House published Zhu Qingying's translation, with an initial print run of about 270,000 copies.How could it be "surprising" that a work read in China for over a century - given its immense popularity - has become part of the required reading list for Chinese students? Is it that CNN's understanding of China is too outdated, or that it simply refuses to take off its colored glasses?The Chinese Ministry of Education has clearly stated that Chinese language textbooks include "a wide range of classical and contemporary works from both China and abroad." Many foreign literary classics such as Resurrection, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Hamlet, and To the Skylark have already been included in Chinese language textbooks. CNN's reporters may not even be aware that former US president Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address has also been included in the People's Education Press high school elective curriculum.What is even more puzzling is that in its report, CNN specifically interviewed several Chinese parents and scholars who opposed the inclusion of Jane Eyre, citing concerns that the book might "teach girls in class that their brain should being wrongly ruled by love." While questioning whether it helps adolescents develop "healthy values," it made no mention of the broad public appreciation for the novel in China. When quoting coverage from the Beijing Daily, CNN also selectively omitted student reflections from a Jane Eyre reading session - insights that touched on core themes of love, respect, growth, and emotional resonance with remarkable precision.Great literature transcends language, nationality, and time. The enduring resonance of Jane Eyre among Chinese readers is a testament to the success of cultural exchange between China and the world. The CNN report, which repeatedly emphasized "surprise," does not appear to be an attempt to challenge stereotypes about China, but rather to reinforce them under a different guise.
Part III is the most original in the book. Entitled “The Unlucky Book” (1855-60), its chapters chart the story of Elizabeth’s research for The Life of Charlotte Brontë and the several libel cases that followed its too hasty publication. Vivid vignettes abound, as when Elizabeth and Catherine Winkworth travel to Haworth by train to find the parsonage still deep in mourning and both clergymen breaking down in tears, and when the biographer enlists the help of her daughters and some of her many visitors in copying Brontë letters. Her rash comments on Lydia Robinson, Branwell Brontë’s femme fatale (literally), and Cowan Bridge School got her into even more trouble than had Mary Barton and Ruth. Changes were made in a later edition, and Elizabeth swore never to write another biography.Religion shaped these writers’ lives but is ignored here. The book contains many typos and is printed on inferior paper. Nevertheless, it remains a page-turner. (Dr Michael Wheeler)
Located in Thornton, Bradford, the birthplace of the famous literary family welcomed more than 100 visitors during a special open day held on Sunday, September 13, as part of a scheme of free heritage open days.The exhibition, titled From Butcher's Shop to Birthplace: The Story of the Brontë Birthplace, focused on the building’s transformation after the Brontë family left Thornton.Thomas Haigh, vice chair of the Brontë Birthplace, said: "Visitors loved the exhibition, and it was really nice to see the Brontë Birthplace attracting new audiences who aren't necessarily Brontë fans."One visitor said the exhibition was so informative, and it was a wonderful experience to learn about the butcher’s shop as well as the Brontës history."The building is so iconic because it is the birthplace of the famous Brontë authors."The Brontës lived in Thornton for five years before moving to Haworth.The exhibition traced the building’s later life, including its time as a butcher’s shop run by Reg Lovette for more than 40 years.Mr Haigh said the highlight of the day was their VIP guests Barbara, the daughter of Mr Lovette and her husband Alan."Barbara was there throughout the day sharing more memories and greeting visitors as they came to learn more about one of Thornton's Master Butchers." (Amelia Short)
The Brontë sisters’ father was the parish priest of Howarth [sic]. The museum is a renovated parsonage where the sisters lived. Traces of the sisters remain everywhere, including the fireplace used by Emily Brontë and the dress of her elder sister Charlotte, who wrote *Jane Eyre*.After leaving the parsonage, I began a trek across the moor—the wild, open landscape that inspired *Wuthering Heights*. Top Withens, the ruined farmhouse said to have influenced the novel, sits atop a hill approximately 430 meters above sea level.Walking for about an hour and a half across the moor, where only the wind’s whisper could be heard, I reached the desolate scene: two trees standing beside a crumbling stone house at the hill’s summit. Sitting on the roof of the abandoned house and looking down, I saw vast plains dotted with purple heather flowers swaying in the wind—a serene yet beautiful sight. I realized that the author, having grown up in such scenery, could depict a love that is both tranquil and ferocious. Facing the strong wind, I quietly recited Catherine’s famous line expressing her passion for Heathcliff: “I am Heathcliff!” (Kwak Ah-ram)
Conversely, the trailer for Wuthering Heights: House of the Damned does a pretty solid job of selling it as being just as faithful of an adaptation as many of the others have been over the past century. There’s Catherine’s ghost, a look at Cathy (meaning that the story will at least dabble in the decades-spanning material), and even looks to be taking significant inspiration from the latter pieces of the book that rarely see any play in cinematic versions. Notably, the film has even cast Sky Cheema, a non-white actor, in the role of Heathcliff, which was famously played by the very white Jacob Elordi most recently, inciting a great deal of controversy.All in all, this is a fun riff on the idea and is just as valid as any number of the countless other adaptations over the years, in theory. My hope is that Hirani and co. keep their heads up and resist the urge to just turn it into a hack-and-slash feature with Wuthering Heights cosplay, instead embracing the story’s actual text in meaningful ways. To their credit, the trailer looks like much more of the latter rather than the former, so I’m more than down to check it out. (William Jones)
A book Min Jin Lee would give to her younger self:Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Originally published in 1847, this novel has become one of the most-read books of all time. It’s the story of every chapter of Jane Eyre’s life, from her harsh upbringing as an orphan to her position as governess for a young French girl at Thornfield estate, where she meets and falls in love with the charming Mr. Rochester. It’s a powerful tale of love, classism, religion and feminism.What Min Jin Lee says about this book: “[I] recall reading this in [my] 20s, but [I] should have read it in [my] teens and then revisited it in [my] 30s.” (Carissa Mosness)
What are some of your favorite novels?This is such a tough question, because I feel like it is constantly changing depending on the season, my mood, where I am… But God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë will always be on my list, for sentimental reasons: I read both in high school, and they were two of the first novels that unlocked my love of devouring and discussing books with others. (Heather Caliendo)
She awarded the literary classic 5 stars, and high praise — the only thing she disliked about the book was “that the story had to end! I wish it could have gone on forever,” [she] said.She felt picking up the Brontë novel also boosted her vocabulary.“One thing I like about this book is that it’s a older book and has older words to learn, so you can learn what they mean,” [she] said.
9. Performative male bookHe has one whole book – a copy of Wuthering Heights he bought for his GCSEs (because he thought it was the same as Jane Eyre). The book is displayed prominently opposite the door, to demonstrate what an erudite feminist he is. (Claudia Cox)
S4 E7: With... Ruth RossingtonMia and Sam chat to their colleague Ruth on this episode! Ruth is part of the Visitor Experience team at the Museum and has previously worked as a journalist and London tour guide!We look at the progression of photography in the nineteenth century and discuss the mysterious backstory of one particular item in the collection...
10th of September 2026, 6.30 pmA quiet, simple session of guided meditation, somatic therapy, and the gentle practice of letting go.Do you feel like your nervous system is constantly on high alert? Have you been carrying a quiet heaviness, rushing from task to task without a moment to simply stop and breathe? Is there something holding you back, and do you feel that now is the right time to let it go?Join me at the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton for a beautifully held, intentional one-hour experience in a small, private group of just six people. This evening is specifically designed to help you step out of the restraints and give your body the safety it needs to rest, reset, and clear away the heavy weight that no longer serves you.
Sunday 13 September: 1100-1600The historic house on Market Street in Thornton is well known as the birthplace of the Brontës, but what happened to it after they moved? Uncover the house's long history of being the local family-run butcher's shop in our exclusive exhibition.Discover the remarkable story of one of Thornton's most important historic buildings and explore its many different lives.From Brontë family home to village butcher's shop, visitor attraction and café, community-owned heritage site and restored Brontë Birthplace, this special drop-in exhibition explores the history of the building and the people who have helped shape its story.Through photographs, plans, memories and material from the restoration project, discover what happened to the building after the Brontë family left Thornton.Explore its later life as a working butcher's shop, followed by its time as a visitor attraction under Barbara Whitehead in the 1990s and early 2000s, and its later life as Emily's Café from 2014 to 2022.The exhibition then follows the building into community ownership and the ambitious restoration project that transformed an empty and neglected building into the Brontë Birthplace visitors' experience today.Discover the challenges, discoveries and community effort behind the restoration and learn how this remarkable building continues to evolve and serve a new generation of visitors.The exhibition is available to explore at your own leisure throughout the day, with Thomas Haigh, Vice Chair and Marketing & Audience Development Lead, available to answer questions and share stories from the restoration project.
26/09/2026 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMJoin us for our September’s Supper Club with a French Themed Supper Evening at the Brontë Birthplace with a special guest chef.Dine where the Brontë family once dined before and why not spend a summer evening at the Brontë Birthplace with our special Brontë Birthplace Supper. Enjoy delicious seasonal food in the unique surroundings of the historic house, accompanied by warm hospitality and the chance to experience the Birthplace after hours.Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable evening with friends and family, our Brontë Birthplace Supper promises great food, wonderful company and a truly distinctive setting. Advance booking is essential.Price: £35, £10 deposit required for booking and the outstanding cost taken on the night.
The birthplace of world-famous literary sisters Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë is to open to the public, alongside a walking tour and exhibition.The Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, Bradford, will be free to visitors on 13 September as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.An exhibition at the home on Market Road will explore the history of the building, and what happened after the literary sisters left their birthplace in Thornton to move to the Haworth Parsonage in 1820.There will also be a free walking tour of Thornton on 19 September to share the "forgotten chapter in the Brontë story", according to the Brontë Birthplace.Vice Chair of the Brontë Birthplace Thomas Haigh said the building "enjoyed a rich history" after the family's departure."We want to share this 200-year story with our visitors as well as showcase the challenges, discoveries and community effort behind the restoration and how this remarkable building continues to evolve and serve a new generation of visitors," he said.The exhibition will feature photographs, building plans and residents' memories of their time in the house, which has also been a butcher's shop and cafe.Led by local historian Paul Crossley, the two-hour tour will begin at the Brontë Birthplace and includes the Brontë Bell Chapel ruins, Kipping House and South Square Centre.Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture which takes place annually in September. (Grace Wood)
and “Dying for You” and “House” from the Wuthering Heights soundtrack went even further in summoning a brooding, intense atmosphere. Not what you expect from a festival headliner, but certainly not unwelcome, either. (Thomas Smith)
featuring three totemic males of music, fashion and film: John Cale (whose disembodied voice heralds a tense rendition of their claustrophobic duet, House), Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese. Pretentious? Just a bit. But Nietzsche, I reckon, would have got on board with it – Charli’s current pop era is basically a cosmic battle between her ego and her vulnerabilities, all watched over by serious Big Dick Energy. (Chal Ravens)
The set really comes alive after ‘House’, when John Cale’s recorded voice booms out of the PA over black screens, before Charli re-enters the fray for her part of the Wuthering Heights song, crawling across one of the platforms as lights flash artfully around her. As sparks fall from the roof and fire bursts up in the background, it passes the baton to ‘Dying For You’, that soundtrack album’s far poppier cut, before she leans into ‘Brat’ with a megamix that ends with underwear shooting into the sky at the end of ‘Guess’. (Rhian Daly)
An exhibition at the birthplace will delve into the building’s past, tracing its journey through a butcher’s shop, visitor attraction, café, and a community-owned heritage site.Thomas Haigh, vice chair and marketing and audience development lead at the Brontë Birthplace, said: "While the Brontë Birthplace will always be significant for being the first home of Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell, we know it enjoyed a rich history after their departure."We want to share this 200-year story with our visitors as well as showcase the challenges, discoveries, and community effort behind the restoration and how this remarkable building continues to evolve and serve a new generation of visitors."The exhibition will feature photographs, plans, memories, and other artefacts that reveal the many lives of the building since the Brontë family lived there.A free walking tour of Thornton will also be offered as part of the Heritage Open Days programme.Led by local historian and Brontë family expert Paul Crossley, the two-hour tour will begin at the birthplace and take visitors to key sites including the Brontë Bell Chapel ruins, Kipping House, South Square Centre, and the village’s historic snickets and ginnels.The tour concludes at the Brontë Birthplace, where visitors can enjoy the café, browse the gift shop, or book a house tour. (...)The Brontë Birthplace exhibition will be open from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, September 13, with Mr Haigh available to answer questions from visitors.The walking tour will take place on Saturday, September 19, starting at 11am.Both events are free to attend. (Harry Williams)
Perhaps the production's most distinctive feature is its ensemble-led approach.Rather than relying solely on Jane to narrate her own story, the entire company shares responsibility for carrying her voice throughout the performance.It is an imaginative theatrical device that preserves the novel's first-person perspective while embracing the collaborative nature of live theatre.
However, having returned to it again, it has been a really good read and one that was unexpectedly so, delivering with its dialogue and its quirkiness as well as educating me a lot more about Charlotte Brontë.Sara is a research student whose specialism is Charlotte Brontë and in life, she is pretty certain that she knows where it's heading: she's going to get married to Paul and honeymoon in Paris and then, she's going to continue her research study and find undiscovered letters written by Charlotte which will propel her into the academic stratosphere. (Rachel Deeming)
El caballero y la polilla de la superventas Rachel Gillig. Un libro de fantasía oscura y romance que toma referencias de Jane Eyre y Juego de tronos. Una joven clarividente atrapada en una catedral y un caballero grosero, atractivo y sin respeto por las profecías. (Translation)
Yorkshire town where the Brontë family lived.
CALL FOR PAPERS! 📝We're inviting proposals for papers on The Brontës and the Supernatural for a one day, in-person symposium in Haworth. 👻This symposium seeks to broaden the parameters of Gothic scholarship on the Brontës by exploring the diverse supernatural traditions, beliefs and cultural narratives that informed the family’s imaginative and everyday worlds. We welcome new and original symposium paper proposals from academics, postgraduates and enthusiasts on topics that have perhaps received less attention.Proposals (of no more than 300 words) for 20-minute papers should be submitted to bronte@bronte.org.uk with the subject 'Symposium' by 31 December 2026.
Saturday 22nd August | 11am – 1pmStarting Point: The Bronte Birthplace, 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, BD13 3HF.Join Paul Crossley and the Brontë Birthplace for our Walking Tour of historic Thornton, uncovering the rich cultural, industrial, and architectural heritage of the Brontë children’s birthplace. For many years, Thornton has been the forgotten chapter in the Brontë story but since the grand opening of the Brontë Birthplace, we’re working to shine a light on the fascinating history of this charming and characterful village.Led by local historian and Bronte family expert Paul and a group of local volunteers, this 2-hour tour begins at the Brontë Birthplace and guides you through key sites including the Brontë Bell Chapel ruins, Kipping House, South Square Centre, and the village’s iconic snickets and ginnels.Once overlooked, Thornton’s story is now being brought to life. Step into its vibrant past and discover how it helped shape the Brontës.The tour ends back at the Birthplace, where you’re welcome to relax in the café, browse the gift shop, or book a house tour.
Thurs 20 Aug, 12:30 - 3pmBrontë Event Space in the Old School Room, HaworthWhen the Brontë children were growing up they didn’t have much to entertain them, but what did they do when they had some spare time? We know they loved to sketch, and aunt Branwell made sure the girls spent a lot of time sewing - they became very good at cross stitch! It was also when they were children that they began to write, creating their amazing tiny books. Join us every Thursday in the summer holidays to try your hand at a Brontë pastime!
Discover the Hidden Troves: The Birthplace Archives
Thursday 20th August 2026 6:30PMBrontë Birthplace, ThorntonGo behind the scenes and discover some of the fascinating artefacts uncovered during the restoration of the Brontë Birthplace. From everyday objects to hidden treasures, these remarkable discoveries reveal new stories about the house and the people who lived here over the centuries.Led by Anna and Millie, this intimate handling session offers a rare opportunity to examine these objects up close, hear the stories behind them and ask questions. Your ticket also includes self-guided admission to the Birthplace.
In May 2025, the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton reopened following a £650,000 restoration, transforming the historic building into a visitor, literary and education centre.As of June 2026 Queen Camilla stands as the centre's Royal Patron.Anna Gibson, general manager of the Brontë Birthplace, said: "Until recently, the Brontë legacy and those crucial first years of life were unknown to most of the world."Preserving any tangible part of the incredible history of the Brontë sisters is of deep emotional, cultural and historical significance."She also highlighted the importance of the site in understanding the early lives of the Brontë sisters and the history of Thornton.Ms Gibson said: "The project has shone a light not only on the sisters' early years but also the wider and fascinating history of Thornton as a village."Despite its significance, Thornton is often overshadowed by Haworth, the Brontës’ later home.Ms Gibson said: "In almost all of the Brontë biographies, Thornton is reduced to a stop on the map to Haworth."The house is called rundown and unglamorous and the landscape bleak and wild."However, to the few 'in the know' and to the people of Thornton, the Birthplace has always held a special significance and has been a fixture of Market Street."The birthplace has now become a hub for cultural activities, including a monthly speaker programme that attracts guests from across the UK and beyond.Ms Gibson said: "The talks have proved popular, giving voice to both local and international speakers on a huge range of topics."The site has also seen increased visitor numbers thanks to renewed interest in the Brontës, fuelled in part by major screen adaptations.Emerald Fennel's Wuthering Heights premiered in February of this year, remarking on the event, Ms Gibson said: "We experienced a huge uptick of visitors."It was our busiest ever month for overnight stays and one week we had all rooms occupied nearly every night."She said: "It was brilliant in that it brought in a whole new generation of Brontë fans and sparked such interesting and engaged conversations over a book published nearly 200 years ago."Ms Gibson said: "The entire West Yorkshire area has seen a massive uptick in interest, international press coverage and visitors in the last year." (Amelia Short)
Fforde used the narrative dare technique to write his 2001 debut novel, The Eyre Affair, a mind-bending adventure set in an alternate version of England, about Thursday Next, a crime-solving literary detective who must rescue Jane Eyre from a villain who has kidnapped her from the pages of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel. The book launched Fforde’s bestselling Thursday Next series, which will come to an end this fall after 25 years.“This is the last hurrah,” Fforde says. “The Thursday Next series is a celebration of reading, writing, and novels. I think novels are the greatest art form known to humankind.” (Elaine Szewczyk)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (1847)Often cited as an inspiration for Gothic Romance, this book is so much more. Yes, Jane Eyre does contain certain gothic elements (an old gloomy estate full of secrets, a broody handsome love interest, also full of secrets) but the strength of the novel is in singular, unforgettable character of Jane herself. Jane’s narration of her own growth from poor, unloved orphan to independent woman feels surprisingly modern. As a child she lashes out in anger at her mistreatment, as a youth she is determined to stand on her own two feet and as an adult she refuses to accept anything but full and equal love. Jane’s passion, integrity and insistence on being treated with dignity make her a very relatable and recognizable character almost two hundred years after Jane Eyre’s first publication in 1847.
Charli xcx, Wuthering HeightsLove or hate Emerald Fennell’s 2026 rendition of Wuthering Heights, one thing is certain—Charli xcx totally gets Emily Brontë’s famed gothic novel. Dare I say, it’s the best interpretation since Kate Bush’s 1978 song of the same name. Somehow, she managed to blend the alt-cyber-pop sound we’ve come to love the Brit icon for with the book’s range of then-scandalous themes. I have never—and will never—consider the gothic novel a romance (not sorry!), so much as a cautionary tale of obsession, enmeshment, and abusive cycles. Charli nails just that with viral songs like “House” (which I’d say is a spot-on song retelling of Isabella’s bait-and-switch entrapment into a marriage with Heathcliff) to upbeat bangers like “Dying for You” (remember when, in the book, Heathcliff dug up Cathy’s grave to look at her? Yikes!). Another standout, “Seeing Things,” captures the element of the spectral and ghost stories that was a key theme of the book and mostly left out of the movie. (Conçetta Ciarlo)
AnneBrontë.org shares a new video exploring how the Brontës kept cool during heatwaves.Más de uno decidió el pasado mes de febrero que este verano lo pasaría en los aislados y sombríos páramos de Yorkshire, en el norte de Inglaterra. No por refugiarse en un lugar de temperaturas menos sofocantes, sino por haber quedado anonadados tras ver a Margot Robbie y Jacob Elordi actuar en esos escenarios en la última adaptación audiovisual de Cumbres borrascosas , dirigida por Emerald Fennell. El filme desató la Brontëmanía y provocó, por un lado, que las ventas de la novela se dispararan un 504% en tan solo dos días, según datos aportados por Amazon; y, por otro, que hoteles y apartamentos turísticos de la zona notaran un notable incremento de ocupación.Mia Ferullo, responsable de la participación digital del Brontë Parsonage Museum, que se encuentra en Haworth (Inglaterra) y que conserva la antigua casa familiar así como la mayor colección mundial de manuscritos de las hermanas Emily, Charlotte y Anne, admite a La Vanguardia que existe “un auge renovado” por la vida y obra de este trío literario. Pone, además, sobre la mesa un término: las readaways , o, lo que es lo mismo, las escapadas vacacionales a las que uno llega tras leer un libro y donde muchas veces la actividad principal, además de desconectar, es leer. Una tendencia que va a más, según apunta un informe publicado a principios de verano por la plataforma de búsqueda de vuelos Skyscanner , donde se revela que el 49 % de las personas que ha reservado un viaje a lo largo de este año han considerado en algún momento hacerlo a raíz de un libro. El estudio desvela también que las reservas de hotel que utilizan el filtro “biblioteca” en su web han aumentado un 70% a nivel mundial. (Lara Gómez Ruiz) (Translation)
The Bronte Birthplace, Bradford, BD13 3HFThursday 13th August 2026 6:30PMTake a journey behind the scenes of one of Yorkshire’s most remarkable heritage restoration projects. Through photographs, plans and stories from the project, discover how the Brontë Birthplace was lovingly restored from an empty building into the thriving heritage attraction it is today.This illustrated talk offers a fascinating insight into the restoration process, the discoveries made along the way and the incredible community efforthat tbrought the Birthplace back to life.
The Brontë Sisters. All born in Thornton, Bradford, but more closely associated with Haworth where they were raised and penned their celebrated novels, the Brontë sisters created some of the most iconic and beloved works in English literature. From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall to Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, these novels have captivated and enchanted millions of readers. (Sebastian McCormick)
Cada julio, cientos de personas rinden homenaje al fantasma de Cathy, protagonista de la novela de Emily Brontë; a la vez que celebran el cumpleaños de dos mujeres que marcaron el arte británico. (...)El videoclip, en el que Kate Bush aparece bailando descalza con un largo vestido rojo y que encarna el fantasma de Catherine Earnshaw, terminó convirtiéndose en una de las imágenes más icónicas del pop británico y es justamente esa escena la que recrean las participantes, llamadas a sí mismas Cathys, durante la particular celebración anual.Pocas novelas han dejado una huella tan inmensa como Cumbres borrascosas. La única obra de Emily Brontë ha sido —y sigue siendo— una fuente de inspiración para incontables adaptaciones cinematográficas y televisivas. La más reciente llegó a la gran pantalla este mismo año, constatando que el relato de Catherine y Heathcliff sigue fascinando a nuevas generaciones. (Elsa Saom) (Translation)
The Newcastle event is also on the Newcastle Herald, and the Haworth one is mentioned in the BBC.
This Dark Night: The Life of Emily Brontë by Deborah LutzA new biography drawing on previously unexplored archival materials to examine her life and creative process. Also published by Bloomsbury.
[David] Morrissey plays Michael Polly, an English headmaster who falls under suspicion after the disappearance of his wife, Sarah. As taciturn as Jane Eyre’s Mr. Rochester, Michael is seemingly incapable of rising to the emotional moment, insisting, for example, that he is still the man to coach the school’s rugby squad even as Sarah’s body turns up in a nearby woods. (Graham Hillard)
According to Steinman, the song was inspired by Wuthering Heights and was intended as "the most passionate, romantic song" he could create. Meat Loaf, who had collaborated with Steinman on many of his hit songs, had wanted to record the track for years, but Steinman refused, saying he viewed it as a "woman's song".
But it’s great that people are engaging with these ideas. We are in a resurgence of humanities in cinema. Wuthering Heights came out and everybody was suddenly talking about how faithful it was to Heathcliff. A similar thing happened with Hamnet. That’s the kind of back-and-forth we’ve been sorely lacking for a while. (Bilge Ebiri)
Finally, the Brontë Birthplace publishes how the Elizabeth Gaskell's Society recently visited them in Thornton.
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Brontë Birthplace, Bradford, BD13 3HFThu 23rd July 2026, 11:00AMThu 6 Aug 2026, 11:00AMThu 20 Aug 2026, 11:00AMJoin storyteller Cathy Calvert for a magical morning of stories, imagination and creativity at the Brontë Birthplace.Perfect for younger children and their families, these relaxed storytelling sessions encourage a love of books and bring stories to life in the very place where the Brontës' own love of storytelling first began. Whether you're a regular visitor or discovering the Birthplace for the first time, Storytime offers a wonderful way to start your day.Afterwards, why not stay and explore the historic house, enjoy refreshments in our volunteer-run Tea Room or take part in our Brontë Cats trail?
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Friday 17 July – Monday 7 SeptemberThis summer, the Brontë Birthplace is delighted to welcome Annie Lancaster and Kevin Jones as our shared Artists in Residence. Across eight inspiring weeks, Annie and Kevin will bring their creative practices into dialogue with the house, its history, and the imaginative legacy of the Brontës.Their work will be displayed throughout the Birthplace, transforming familiar rooms into intimate gallery spaces. Visitors can explore pieces in the Posh Parlour, the Scullery, and other corners of the house, each offering a different glimpse into their artistic worlds.Over the summer Annie & Kevin will be joining us for a series of special events:Friday 17th July, 6pm Private ViewJoin us for the opening night of the exhibition, meet the artists and mingle at the Birthplace. Refreshments included!Saturday 8th August & Saturday August 15th 11am – 4pm Meet the ArtistDrop into the Birthplace to meet Annie & Kevin, learn more about their practice and see demontstrations of their work. Entrance included with a standard entry ticket.Wednesday 26th August 10 – 12:30pm – Slow Stitch Embroidery WorkshopJoin Annie for a Bronte inspired embroidery workshop inside the Birthplace – ticket details to come.
Ghosts are a prominent theme in the Brontë sisters’ work, so perhaps it’s fitting that my first evening in their birthplace is spent listening for creaks on the staircase. Like Jane Eyre lying awake in Thornfield Hall, it’s almost too easy to visualise spirits lurking somewhere in the shadows beyond my phone charger.I am lucky enough to spend two nights at Brontë Birthplace, the character homestay in Thornton, located on the western edges of Bradford. The restored Georgian home also doubles as a museum and cafe. Once the home of Patrick and Maria Brontë, the sisters and their brother Patrick Branwell are thought to have all been born here before the family moved to Haworth in 1820.Anna and Mark, the custodians of the property and passionate history buffs, greet guests with infectious energy. Painstaking effort has been put into furnishing the space with genuine antiques, including a four-poster bed, chaise lounge, and a chamber pot discreetly tucked under the bed. Mark gently asks me not to use it, and I very considerately oblige.My tour of the birthplace is full of the kind of detail that collapses the space between history and adaptation. A life-size cut-out of Jacob Elordi has become a particular favourite of Mark’s, he explains. Hidden behind doors, the 6′4 heartthrob is perfect for startling unsuspecting guests - an apparition many would perhaps long to encounter at the end of a dark corridor.At curry house El Manzil, a few doors down, I marvel at the unique ways locals have reinvented the family’s legacy. Anna had described the sisters as “yassified”, and looking at their affectionately irreverent depictions on the menu, I’m inclined to agree.Located 10km northwest of Thornton is Haworth. Shrouded in a careful negotiation between Gothic romanticism and ordinary village life. In describing the town as quaint, I risk underselling it. The cobblestone streets and preserved shopfronts are both atmospheric and startlingly lived-in.On a springtime Saturday morning, it’s bustling with day-trippers and locals in hair rollers, and a craft fair is being held in the old parsonage. I buy a merino beret and gloves for £13 (NZ$30) in a vague attempt to look as though I belong here, to no avail.The Brontë Parsonage Museum is meticulously laid out with artifacts and scholarship in every room, each object arranged with a care that humanises three women who have become mythic figures.Unique exhibitions, like Layla Khoo’s recreation of the manuscript for Wuthering Heights, showcase the collective storytelling that keeps their memory alive. Each sentence of the novel is in the hand of a different person who felt tethered to someone long dead, an example of how literature builds an unlikely intimacy between strangers.The cemetery next to the parsonage has an eerie kind of beauty, the headstones unevenly reclaimed by the earth. Several members of the family are buried in a vault beneath St Michael and All Angel’s Church, below where patriarch Patrick would have given sermons to the village.Lunch at the Haworth Old Post Office is a highlight, offering refined dining in a building that still feels somewhat like it has letters to sort. The original counter has been kept, and the owners are kind enough to show me the Victorian cash drawer; its century-old compartments still intact.Salomon’s weren’t launched until 1947, so I set off in boots and a long skirt to maintain historical accuracy. Trudging along through the brush, the idea wanes slightly in romanticism, replaced by the more immediate feeling that Victorian women were much hardier than I, and probably cold most of the time.For Kiwis, the scenery of the north is not altogether unfamiliar: sloping banks of green teem with livestock, patchwork farmland that at times resembles Waikato. But this, of course, doesn’t make the moorland any less breathtaking.Mossy, jagged rocks and dry-stone walls cut through the hillsides, some engraved with words that aren’t fit for publication. It somehow deepens the historic character of the whole walk, like the landscape itself has become an archive over time.The Keighley and Worth Railway offers its own panoramic views of the countryside, the standing corridors packed with visitors jostling for the best window position. As we loop around, trackside onlookers film the vintage carriage, a continuation of the British infatuation with trains, I find both endearing and inexplicable.Later that evening, I indulge another English obsession - Spain - by ordering a tapas selection at Pave, where locals balance sangrias al fresco. People pass and chat throughout the village, the narrow streets assuming renewed energy as dusk falls.Parting with the birthplace itself is more difficult than I expected, despite a fair few more bumps in the night. I get the sense I, like so many before me, have left my own mark here without even realising it. (Imogene Bedford)
I read everything from the Chalet School series to Jane Eyre, focusing – I see now – on girls’ experiences. Consuming two or three books a day, rereading constantly, I liked a series, and I liked the gentle pace and complex prose of 19th- and earlier 20th-century writing. Growing up in an unpredictable household, I enjoyed fictional domestic routines, but growing up hiking and travelling a lot, I also liked landscape, adversity and exertion. (Sarah Moss)
Perhaps having a high schooler and feeling slightly nostalgic is what has pulled me back, this summer, to those days of summer reading assignments – and not just any reading, but specifically mid-to-late 19th-century literature.What I’ve found is that there’s something really special about reading, with grown-up eyes, the same pieces of literature I was assigned as a teenager. I have the same copy of "Jane Eyre" that was mine in 1999, and have found myself equally impressed and embarrassed by some of the notes 15-year-old Abbey wrote in the margins: “Why don’t they just get together?!?”I see things now that I did not before: what my 15-year-old self would have classified as stubbornness in a character, my 41-year-old self deeply admires as strength; what my 15-year-old self blindly accepted as true love, my 41-year-old self questions as a possible lapse in judgement but also allows for different societal norms.I read “Wuthering Heights” for the first time because it somehow bypassed me three decades ago, and to be honest, I didn’t love it. (Can I say that?) But I’m glad to be able to check it off my “To Be Read” list.Regardless of questionable familial relationships and flawed heroes, I’ve come to appreciate century-old literature for the way it makes me think, the way it takes time for me to flip a switch in my brain that takes me from 2026 to 1840-something. (Abbey Roy)
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Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 12:00 – 13:00Loading Bay, BD1 3QRJoin volunteer Mark Musolf as he reflects on his remarkable journey at the Brontë Birthplace growing from casual helper to committee member, acclaimed tour guide, and a cornerstone of the Birthplace community.As part of the Brontë Birthplace team he shares the fascinating stories of the Brontë family and this special house, helping others to connect with the Brontës’ legacy and leave with a deeper appreciation of both the family’s story and the place where it began.In this insightful talk, Musolf charts the history of the project, its evolving aims and the tremendous successes achieved through dedication, collaboration and local pride.
Irene Lofthouse
Folkloric Legends and Influences of the BrontësSunday, 12 July 2026 | 13:30 – 14:30Loading Bay, BD1 3QRThe Brontë children were surrounded by storytellers from birth, hearing tales from different voices and areas. With parents from the North of Ireland and Cornwall, both places redolent with myths, legends, and their own stories related in geographical accents.Listening to genteel Thornton company would have contrasted much with servants’ speech, which in turn would have been different to that in Haworth and Keighley.Dialect, myths and legends in each place were influenced by past migration, and new communities settling in the areas during the Brontës’ lives.In this talk, Irene looks at these influences, the accents and dialect the Brontës heard around them, on visits to Keighley, and how these may have found their way into their written work.
Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 14:45 – 15:45Loading Bay, BD1 3QStep into the shadowed world of passion, obsession and moral ambiguity in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.Join acclaimed Brontë scholar Dr Claire O’Callaghan and popular literary culture specialist Dr Jo Parsons for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the novel’s dark romantic legacy and its influence on contemporary phenomena, such as Twilight, After and The Vampire Diaries. Together, they will examine the enduring appeal of dark romance tropes including longing, intensity and toxicity, while questioning the ethics behind these narratives.Is Heathcliff a romantic hero or something far more troubling? Discover why stories of destructive love continue to captivate audiences across generations and popular culture today.
Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 16:00 – 17:00Loading Bay, BD1 3QRWith new adaptations and viral discussions bringing classic literature to new audiences, the Brontë sisters are once again at the centre of cultural conversation.Join acclaimed author Lucasta Miller and renowned Brontë scholar Dr Claire O’Callaghan as they explore how our understanding of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë continues to evolve in the 21st century.From Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre to modern film and television adaptations, this engaging discussion examines why the Brontës’ stories of passion, ambition and rebellion still resonate today.Discover how contemporary audiences are reshaping the myths, legacy and enduring appeal of one of literature’s most celebrated families.
The birthplace of the Brontë sisters will host an event looking at its own history as part of Bradford Literature Festival.The Brontë Birthplace in Thornton re-opened last year, and on Friday Bradford-born heritage champion Steve Stanworth will share his 26‑year journey restoring and celebrating the building.The event, being held at the Thornton attraction, is part of Bradford Literature Festival, and will take place at 6.30pm on Friday.At the event, Mr Stanworth will explain how he helped to return the Brontë Birthplace on Market Street to its Regency character.He has also played a central role in restoring the Brontë Bell Chapel and, with Christa Ackroyd, created the Brontë exhibition at St James’ Church.Patrick Brontë himself wrote that his happiest years were spent in Thornton, a sentiment that underpins Steve’s lifelong dedication to preserving this remarkable heritage.
7. Helen Graham escapes her disastrous marriage to Arthur Huntingdon in which Anne Brontë novel? (Olav Bjortomt)
It will be necessary to see if Kazan's adaptation maintains the epic and tragic spirit of the author, who delves into the problem of identity, betrayal, inheritance, and love without concessions, or if it creates a digestible product, as Emerald Fennell did with Wuthering Heights, which Mariana Enríquez described as a "boring and silly" film, as it turned a dark and demonic story that explores the beauty of the abyss, depression, and love for darkness into something sexy. Will the same happen with Steinbeck? We will see. (Pol Guasch)
When Merrick is revealed, the reactions from those who see him are almost uniformly panicked (though some respond with a commingling of the grotesque and erotic that wouldn’t be out of place in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights). (Jacob Oller)
The Telegraph India announces the Indian streaming premiere on JioHotstar of Wuthering Heights 2026. EuroWeekly News wonders about the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever arriving in Potsdam. Vintage Reads posts about The Invention of Charlotte Brontë by Graham Watson.
Monroe County Public Library, Southwest Branch, Meeting Room ASaturday, July 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pmJoin us for our quarterly Movies vs. Books Club! Popcorn and candy will be provided during the movie. Age 18 and up.Read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, then join us to watch the 2011 film adaptation directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. You can request a copy of the book be placed on hold for you when you register to attend, or read or listen to a digital copy on Libby or Hoopla. Afterwards, we'll tackle the question: which was better—the book or the movie?Please contact Becky Craft at bcraft@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.
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