Historical Enactments and Artistic Influences

Haworth and Leeds relations with the Brontës gets strengthened these upcoming days:
1. In Haworth:

Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, May

Historical Enactments:
Students from Park Lane College, Leeds, will be performing an original piece of work, written by themselves, about the early life of the three Brontë sisters. This will be performed outdoors around the Parsonage at the following times:- 11.00 am, 12 pm, and 3.30pm.

For further information, contact Sue Newby susan.newby@bronte.org.uk or 01535 640185

2. In Leeds:

Monday 11 May 2009
Scarborough Decorative and Fine Arts Society
North East Area Study Days

The young Brontës and art. visual influences on their creative development

Elizabeth Merry

The Brontë children were imaginative, creative and gifted. All were talented artists as well as writers. This Study Day explores the influence of the portrait painter William Robinson; the sculptor Joseph Leyland; the engravings by John Martin and other works which aided their prodigious talent. It will also look at some of their own art.

At Harewood House, Nr Leeds from 10.00 am—3.00 pm.

Price £30 to include coffee and entrance to the House and Gardens. Lunch can be bought at the café.

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