That's a shame. That's the way some short-sighted politicians sell the patrimony of an entire society. Auctioning your legacy to pay for your debts is the lazy and lame way to do politics. And it's what's going to happen, if some miracle doesn't stop it, with the Red House in Gomersal.
Yorkshire Live reports:
A date has been set for when Kirklees Council hopes to offload the historic Grade II* Listed former Red House Museum with Brontë connections.
Tuesday, December 3 will see the Grade-II Listed Georgian mansion dating back to the 17th Century go under the hammer with Pugh Auctions, with a guide price of £650k plus. Once the home of Charlotte Brontë’s friend, Mary Taylor, the museum closed its doors in 2016 and was earmarked for a wedding venue and holiday accommodation years later, but this plan fell through.
The council announced it was looking to dispose of several assets last year, when it was facing an eyewatering £47m deficit, and was hoping to bring in a minimum of £4m from the sales. (...)
Charitable organisation,
Red House Yorkshire Heritage Trust, has commented on the news. The group was formed in November 2019 in the hopes of saving the Red House sites and its buildings so they could benefit the local community.. A statement on their Facebook page says: “Communities Together and Red House Yorkshire Heritage Trust collaboratively put forward a bid to purchase the house and gardens with a view to restoring community access. Kirklees Council did not accept this bid. As a result, Red House will now be sold by auction…
“We are profoundly saddened by this outcome and fully understand and share the community’s strong disapproval of the council’s decision.”
Councillor Graham Turner, Cabinet Member for Finance & Regeneration, said: “Next month we’ll be auctioning off Red House in Gomersal. As this building is now surplus to the council’s requirements, it could generate crucial capital funding to help us deliver a better future for Kirklees.” (
Abigail Marlow)
One not-too-distant day, when there's no longer a remedy, this last comment by the councilor will haunt him from the newspaper archives. It will shame him. It will be one of his legacies. Shame.
Broadway World reviews the performances of Sally Cookson's
Jane Eyre adaptation in Austin:
Austin Shakespeare’s production of Jane Eyre offers a strikingly modern and feminist take on the iconic story of a woman’s resilience against the oppressive forces of her time. With music, movement, and a thoughtful focus on Jane’s journey as a woman rather than just her romantic entanglements, this production breathes new life into the well-known narrative. This National Theatre and Bristol’s Old Vic’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic, places Jane's life at the center of the story and explores the deep themes of gender inequality, institutional abuse, and the role of the church in perpetuating these societal injustices. The production very much succeeds at reframing the beloved novel with a bold, unapologetically feminist lens. (...)
In the absence of standout performances, there are several moments of brilliance that resonate deeply with the audience. A highlight occurs when a young, wide-eyed Jane (portrayed with youthful rebellion by Taylor Flanagan) befriends Helen (played enchantingly by Cassie Martin) at the Lowood institution. Their conversation about the injustice of a system that only teaches them to be “accomplished” (through piano or sewing) rather than encouraging intellectual or emotional growth is both heartbreaking and inspiring. This scene is a poignant reflection on the limitations placed on women, and the bond between the two actresses makes it unforgettable. (...)
Austin Shakespeare’s Jane Eyre is a clever, bold, and invigorating reimagining of a beloved classic. The combination of feminist themes, sharp satire, and inventive use of music and movement creates a unique and thought-provoking theatrical experience. This adaptation offers a fresh perspective on a story we thought we knew, and it’s especially recommended for those in Austin looking for something fresh and daring in the world of theatre. I highly recommend it because of its timely theme and artistic approach to the text. (Sabrina Wallace)
WION lists famous females who wrote under male pseudonyms. The Brontës don't really used male pseudonyms, sort of ambiguous ones. But the point is made:
Charlotte, Emily and Anne initially published their works under the male pseudonyms Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell respectively. They did this to be ensure their works would be taken seriously.
Which books do you reread?
Mostly these days all I want to do is reread. I want to get a picture of who I am now as opposed to who I was when I first read—for example—Wuthering Heights. It seems like romance was the only thing on my mind (would Cathy and Heathcliff ever “get together?”) back then, as opposed to being fascinated, more recently, with what Emily Bronte had to say about the deadly toll Romance takes on the human psyche.
When I was an undergrad in university, I was assigned an essay on Jane Eyre and Great Expectations, and the intertextuality between these books. It was my first time being introduced to the term intertextuality; the idea that books are in conversation with each other, even when they’re written decades apart by completely different people in entirely different contexts. (Adiba Jaigirdar)
The best roles of Tom Hardy according to
MovieWeb include:
2. Heathcliff, Wuthering Heights (2009)
Based on the Emily Brontë-penned classic, Wuthering Heights is a captivating piece that follows the various relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two families with turbulent connections. Acclaimed for its depiction of class conflicts, domestic abuse, and interrogation of Victorian ideals of morality, the story would be cemented as a profound and influential piece. In 2009, the tale was reinterpreted, once again, with Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley portraying Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, respectively. The two-part series, Wuthering Heights, was released at the end of August that year, attracting over 3 million viewers for both parts.
Despite a mixed reception overall, many critics agreed on Tom Hardy's exceptional portrayal of Heathcliff. Capturing the character's envy, abandonment, and entitlement, publications such as The Observer highlighted Hardy's convincing portrayal, considering him the series' strongest attribute. (Mohamed Ndao)
ScreenRant has a list of classic gothic books that defined the genre:
Wuthering Heights (1847)
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a defining title in both gothic literature and romanticism, and the heartbreaking yet strange love triangle between Cathy, Heathcliff, and Edgar proves this. There are multiple Wuthering Heights adaptations worth watching, too, each of which offers a unique take on the Earnshaws and Lintons growing up around the Yorkshire Moors and grappling over choosing love and social status.
The romance between Cathy and Heathcliff, and later Edgar, is even more impactful across the generations. The non-linear narrative adds detailed layers to Heathcliff’s point of view, especially.
It’s quite creepy when Heathcliff digs up Cathy’s grave and embraces her decaying corpse, but this also represents his never-ending love for her in life and death, which is a rather gothic image. The Emily Brontë biopic Emily, which is partially fictional, delves into the author writing Wuthering Heights, and it’s definitely worth checking out for a better understanding of how her novel changes the gothic genre. (Rebecca Sargeant)
Arnold treats animals compassionately in her films – the pet spaniel hung by its collar on a fence in Wuthering Heights, the tethered horse cared for by the raped girl in Fish Tank, the foredoomed subject of the documentary Cow. It might be gleaned that Arnold respects beasts more than humans with their capacity for cruelty and degeneracy. (Graham Fuller)
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