The Brontës As Governesses

 An alert from the Brontë Parsonage Museum:

'A Hireling Among Strangers': The Brontës As Governesses

A Thursday Talk at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

Date: Thursday 10 October, 2pm

Venue: Brontë Event Space at the Old School Room

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and Anne Brontë's Agnes Grey were very much informed by the sisters' own experiences of being governesses in the homes of wealthy families. This talk will explore the plight of the governess in the mid-19th century and examine the sisters’ experiences and starkly different artistic responses.

This talk will be given by Diane Fare, Outreach Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Diane works with local community groups and families and also has a part-time admin role, helping visitors get the most from their trip.