Bradford Literary Festival 2023 (II)

This is a list of the Brontë-related events celebrated at the Bradford Literary Festival 2023 today, July 2:

Dr Michael Stewart
In the Footsteps of the Brontës: The Brontë Stones Heritage Walk
Sunday, 2 July 2023 | 10:00 – 15:00
Old Bell Chapel, BD13 3AB

Few novels have been as influential or had such a profound impact as Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights – but what makes her story so compelling today, more than 175 years after it was written?
We’ve gathered a group of authors to discuss how this story, with its unforgettable characters and dark, Gothic imagery, not only defined a generation but continues to inspire writers, artists, songwriters and filmmakers.
Our speakers include Bella Ellis, author of the popular Brontë Sisters Mystery series, Tasha Suri, author of Wuthering Heights remix What Souls Are Made Of, and Karen Powell, whose forthcoming book Fifteen Wild Decembers is a reimagining of Emily’s tragically short life. By putting Wuthering Heights and Emily’s thought-provoking spiritual poems under the literary magnifying glass, they will explore her incredible legacy and show why she remains such an inspiring figure for readers and writers alike.

Christa Ackroyd
Brontë Heritage Bus Tou

Sunday, 2 July 2023 | 08:45 – 17:00

Outside Entrance, National Science and Media Museum, BD1 1NQ

The festival’s flagship event is back by popular demand for another foray into the world of the Brontë family. For Brontë fans, this is a truly unmissable event, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and works of Bradford’s most famous siblings.

This specially-curated tour is led by broadcaster and Brontë enthusiast Christa Ackroyd and features a number of highlights. Journey by vintage coach to the Brontës’ childhood home in Thornton village and lunch (included) at Branwell Brontë’s favourite local spot, the Lord Nelson pub. All the while, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the same moors that called to Heathcliff and Cathy, as well as intriguing historical insights on the family from our knowledgeable guide and host.

The tour includes admission to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, located in the house where the sisters wrote their beloved novels, along with an exclusive talk by the museum’s knowledgeable staff.