A consultation on plans to build a large wind farm on moorland associated with the Brontë sisters has fallen "well short of standard", Bradford Council has said.Calderdale Energy Park (CEP) wants to install 34 turbines on Walshaw Moor, between Hebden Bridge and Haworth. Although the site lies within Calderdale, councillors said the impact on neighbouring Bradford would be "significant".Developers say the scheme could generate enough low‑carbon electricity to power about 198,000 homes a year.In its response to CEP the council said it had effectively been consulted "on an abstract concept rather than a transparent, scientifically robust infrastructure design".The South Pennine moors and the Pennine Way are closely associated with writers Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë, who were raised at the Haworth parsonage, now a museum, in the 1840s.CEP originally proposed up to 65 turbines on the land near Haworth, reducing the number to 41 in April 2025 and then to 34 in February 2026 after saying it had listened to residents' concerns.The plans have faced opposition from campaigners, including Josh Fenton-Glynn, Labour MP for Calder Valley, who fear damage to peatland habitats and the loss of moorland used by bird species.Bradford Council said it had not been adequately involved in the consultation, raising concerns about both environmental information and engagement.It argued that key details remained unclear, including proposals for a cabling corridor that could pass through Bradford if the project goes ahead.Councillors also criticised what they described as flaws in the assessment of the "globally significant" Brontë cultural landscape, warning of potential impacts on tourism, biodiversity and historic villages.The authority added it had not been included in meetings or technical working groups linked to the environmental impact assessment.CEP has previously said the turbines would not deter visitors to the moors.A spokesperson said the company had followed all legal requirements and extended the consultation period to encourage engagement, adding it remained committed to "constructive and ongoing engagement" with the council and other stakeholders. (John Greenwood and Andrew Barton)
“Instead of people coming to the National Gallery, the National Gallery is coming to the people and reminding them of their national collections because this is a public collection,” explains Dr Janine Sykes, Kirklees Council’s curator (Visual Arts). “Our gallery in Kirklees, the Huddersfield Art Gallery, closed in 2020 as part of a huge regeneration project, Our Cultural Heart, and won’t open until 2030, it is a whole generation without a gallery, so I responded to the National Gallery’s call-out. I immediately thought about Oakwell Hall because I know there are so many amazing stories and the history here – it is the oldest property in Kirklees Museums and Galleries.”To Janine’s delight, Oakwell Hall was selected as one of the destinations for the exhibition which has been curated to encapsulate links to the Bröntes (sic), through Caspar David Friedrich’s ‘Winter Landscape’ 1811, the hall and to Birstall, birthplace of the scientist and founder of Oxygen, Joseph Priestley.Interestingly, one of the paintings located here features the work of Joseph Wright’s ‘of Derby’ ‘An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump’ 1768 which, Janine explains, links perfectly with Priestley.“As we know Joseph Priestley discovered Oxygen and carbonated water and they knew each other through the Learned Society where they would meet to swap ideas on science, so it allows us to talk about the history of Birstall,” says Janine. “The Winter Landscape by Caspar David Friedrich was from the German Romantic Movement where nature was considered very powerful. All the Brönte [sic] siblings were artistic and their novels were all part of the literary British Romantic genre. I thought wouldn’t it be amazing to somehow link this place-based history to an exhibition with The National Gallery.” [...]“What is very distinct about ‘Art On Your Doorstep’ in Kirklees is I like people to hear different voices in interpretation. It reminds us that it is our collection and for us to enjoy, and it helps to raise awareness of the public collection.”Near the old railway bridge where trains once trundled along the Leeds New Line linking Birstall to Leeds and London before its closure during the Beeching era, is Joseph Mallord William Turner’s ‘Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway’ 1844. Janine says it encourages viewers to imagine Birstall in the industrial era.“There was a lot of wealth here. When you look at Oakwell Hall it was connected to wealth. A lot of Charlotte Brontë’s friends were middle class from textiles and industry. The wider industrial connection was the railway. There was a lot of freight, whether textiles or coal, and it reminds us of the industrial past. [...]Special events planned over the summer include fun science sessions for children, a family art club and, on July 25, Janine and Programme Officer, Samuel Harrison from the Brönte (sic) Society & Brontë Parsonage Museum, will host a special tour.“There is something for everyone. Whether you are interested in engineering, there is the industrial past, there are national and global literary connections with the Bröntes (sic), there are some amazing role models. There are different stories and we are making it part of the paintings and about the place,” says Janine. (Sally Clifford)
Emily Bronte’s 1847 tale is said to contain “misogynistic, homophobic and racist attitudes”, according to dons.It comes after the story was reimagined into a raunchy film released last month starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.The woke warning has been slapped on an English literature Victorian fiction module at Cardiff University, with other greats including Bram Stoker’s Dracula on the reading list.A handbook has staff warning scholars they may encounter Victorian-era attitudes.Yorkshire Moors-set romance Wuthering Heights is among the books which may upset snowflakes.The advisory warns of scenes of “physical and sexual violence, which some students may find distressing” and tells them to seek advice if concerned. (Thomas Godfrey)
Wuthering HeightsMargot Robbie wearing a wedding dress with a huge veil in Withering Heights 2026The actual text of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights doesn’t really open itself up to a movie adaptation. It’s the antithesis of a typical Hollywood love story; the central couple don’t really get along, they’re both deeply flawed human beings, and the supposed hunk exhibits cruel, brutish behavior. A lot of its character development happens internally, so it’s hard to visualize.But the book is such a huge part of so many people’s childhoods that filmmakers like Emerald Fennell will keep taking a crack at it. The 1992 version starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche included the second volume that often gets omitted from adaptations. World cinema legends like Luis Buñuel and Jacques Rivette did their own interpretations of Wuthering Heights. It’s a global enterprise. (Ben Sherlock)
On a cold winter’s morning, sufficiently hat-and-scarfed up, I took a train to Keighley before jumping on a BrontëBus for the short trip through the snow-covered fields of Worth Valley to Haworth - the home of the Brontë family, and the jewel in Yorkshire’s literary crown.By mid-morning the town’s famed steep, cobbled street was beginning to stir. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi featured in some form in the various boutique, antique, and book shop windows that adorn both sides.At the top of the hill stands the church, rebuilt since the days when Patrick, the Brontës’ father, presided over the parish. A few steps further, past the most gothic-looking graveyard you’ve ever seen, and you arrive at the Brontë Parsonage Museum - the first stop of my visit.Visitors to the Parsonage can explore the rooms in which the sisters lived, wrote, and died. These rooms have been transformed into a rich repository, offering the opportunity to learn the family’s history, and peruse various manuscripts and personal effects once owned by the sisters.Upon arrival there was only one topic on the lips of my fellow visitors, which made me consider the film’s potential impact on local tourism.Sue Newby, Learning Officer at the Parsonage, explained: “We always notice an upturn in visitors when there is a new adaptation on film or TV. The Brontë sisters’ own story is fascinating and there is a real appeal for people in seeing where the sisters grew up and produced their work.“We are expecting a sizeable and sustained increase in visitors to the Parsonage and the surrounding area.”Sue also identified a particularly popular Brontë-inspired location nearby: “There is a ruin of a farm known as Top Withens, approximately three and a half miles from Haworth, which anecdotally, is said to have been the inspiration of the house of Wuthering Heights.“The site itself is a beautiful spot, and is very evocative of the story.”Exploring Brontë country was certainly on the day's agenda, but not before a brew. Walking back into town I stumbled upon the Haworth Old Post Office. You won’t be able to post your Brontë-themed postcards here, but they do offer a full menu including award-winning brunch, a licensed bar, and great coffee.The site was a post office when the Brontë sisters were working on their novels, and offers a small glimpse into their world. It is said to have been the location from which the sisters posted their manuscripts to prospective publishers, and Brontë brother, Branwell, even used to crash there after a heavy night of drinking at the nearby Black Bull. [...]I dipped below and resurfaced above a snowy undulation, and all at once the summit closed in on me.From a frozen bench I gazed out over the snow-topped trees and white-capped fields - that desolate white expanse in all its haunting grandeur. It is this duality that shapes Wuthering Heights, as Sue Newby said: “The surrounding moorland landscape plays a part in all the Brontë novels, but in Wuthering Heights the whole of the story takes place there.“Though there aren’t lengthy descriptions of the landscape in the novel, the mixture of its beauty and bleakness is at the very heart of the story.“It’s very clear that the three sisters had a close sense of connection with the surrounding countryside but Emily especially loved it and knew it intimately.”Re-reading passages of the novel in the days following my trek - having traced the steps of the Brontës, felt the ooze of the moorland mud beneath my boots and experienced the icy blast of the Yorkshire wind whipping up from the gorse - I understood this entirely. The moors cast new light on the stark, elemental forces that shape Brontë’s characters. It is a must-do pilgrimage for any Brontë enthusiast.Hike completed and safely back in Haworth, there was only one place I was going for a pre-cinema tipple. The Black Bull makes the corner where the cobbled Main Street branches up towards the church and the Parsonage. Often frequented by Branwell, if his night didn’t end hiding in the post office he was known to escape out of the kitchen window when someone came to fetch him for overindulging. [...]Some of the landscape shots were incredible, filmed 25 miles from Haworth in Swaledale, but with the exhilaration of the hike and its connection to the story still firmly in my mind, I couldn’t help but ask: what has this film added that the moors have not already said?Between the Parsonage, the cobbles of Haworth, and the icy summit at Top Withins, I had experienced Wuthering Heights in its true setting. The film had offered colour and spectacle, but the windswept moors gave something deeper: the story’s wild heartbeat - alive in snow and solitude.In the end, the landscape writes Wuthering Heights more faithfully than any adaptation ever could. (Sam Shakerley Reed)
Read: “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte BronteClassic literature is a popular genre for book-to-film adaptations, with Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” having come out in February 2026. While “Jane Eyre” does have a movie, the book is charming and witty, with a feminist protagonist and many unexpected plot twists. Spring break can be an ideal time to sit down and binge read a good book, and this one is a quirky novel to break open. (Callie Kemp)
The team at the Brontë Birthplace is celebrating a year that saw the historic house opened as a visitor centre.The Market Street house, where Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë were born, opened to the public for the first time in its 200-year history, following a major renovation. Funding from more than 700 investors, together with grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Rural England Prosperity Fund led to the house being purchased and placed in the care of Brontë Birthplace Limited.In May, Queen Camilla officially opened the Birthplace as a visitor and education centre, with a cafe and overnight stay facilities. The Be More Brontë campaign was launched, to inspire children to take on new life challenges.In May, Queen Camilla officially opened the Birthplace as a visitor and education centre, with a cafe and overnight stay facilities. The Be More Brontë campaign was launched, to inspire children to take on new life challenges.Fundraising Co-ordinator Nigel West says: “It is an amazing story of Bradford City of Culture 2025, using their legacy funding, then 770 members contributing and the formation of a Community Benefit Society that will protect the Birthplace for the community. It is the most important heritage opening anywhere in the UK this year and as significant to this country as Shakespeare’s birthplace.”A range of events at the house this year has included author talks, educational workshops and theatre performances. Next year the team plans to build on the work and success of 2025. Adds Nigel: “This year has been a dream come true for everyone involved in the Birthplace project. We can’t wait to see what 2026 will hold for this amazing little house which has provided a lasting legacy for Thornton, Bradford and Brontë fans worldwide.”On a recent visit to Brontë Birthplace, I’m met by education officer Charlotte Jones, who has held a school workshop that morning. Charlotte is an excellent guide; a mine of information about the house, and Thornton, when the young Brontë family lived there, from 1815-1820. Market Street, she explains, was then the main road linking Bradford to Halifax, surrounded by moorland. Thornton’s landmark viaduct, and many of its houses, had yet to be built.We begin the tour in the hallway, with original staircase. When the Brontës lived here it was a busy household - home to Patrick, young curate of Thornton’s Bell Chapel, his wife Maria and their six children. You can almost hear them running downstairs and through the rooms.In the parlour stands a desk beneath a portrait of Patrick, who had two books published while living here. This room, furnished in Regency style, with the original fireplace, was where Maria entertained friends from the village.Items found in the house during last year’s renovation are displayed in a cabinet, including handwritten homework, which had slipped behind a skirting board, by a girl who once lived there - she returned to the house this year, Charlotte revealed - a Corgi toy box and animal bones from when the property was a butcher’s shop, with slaughterhouse at the back.The display reflects the history of the village, when its mills and houses were built in the mid-1800s. Pointing out a laudanum bottle, Charlotte tells of a Board of Health inspector in Thornton, horrified to find mothers giving their children opium as “infants preservative”.There’s an 1812 workhouse coin, a pair of child’s clogs, spectacles and, in one display case, things that would have been dear to Maria, including a lace shawl and kid leather gloves. “Maria gets a bit lost in the family’s story, especially in Haworth. This house was her domain,” said Charlotte.At the back is the kitchen, with original flagstones discovered by builders during the renovation, and the old wooden ceiling. The back stairs tell the story of Nancy De Garrs, selected by Patrick from the Bradford School of Industry, which trained girls for jobs in service. Nancy, 13, was nursemaid to the children and her sister Sarah, 12 was employed to help her. Nancy later became cook and housekeeper.“It is in this room where the children would’ve got under their feet, and where they told them stories,” says Charlotte. “We know now that early years learning is so important. Both Nancy and Sarah were so influential on the Brontës, yet they get so little recognition.”Upstairs, in Nancy and Sarah’s room, are dressing-up clothes and toys for today’s children to play with. “We do ‘laundry with Sarah De Garrs’ with school groups and quill and ink sessions,” says Charlotte.The three main bedrooms are now available to stay in. Charlotte’s room is where the children slept. “This is the only room in the world that all the Brontës slept in,” says Charlotte. “We think there may have been a dressing-room here, as there were reports of Patrick seen at the window shaving.”Emily’s bedroom was Patrick and Maria’s room, and Anne’s room is at the end of the landing, in the extension built after the Brontës’ time. At the original window, now restored, it is said the children could be seen, looking out for Patrick coming home. Each bedroom is beautifully furnished, with an en-suite bathroom.“There’s been a lot of interest in overnight stays,” says Charlotte. “We’ve had guests from Canada and Japan. A man from Germany stood in Nancy’s room and cried; he was so moved that the house was finally restored.”The tour ends in the education area and cafe. It was a pleasure to spend an hour with Charlotte - her passion for preserving and passing on the Brontë legacy really brought the house to life.The Brontës left Thornton in 1820 but this house still feels like a warm family home. Ahead of a new era of Brontëmania, with February’s release of Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights film, starring Margot Robbie, this modest mid-terrace house is a reminder that the story of Emily, Charlotte and Anne began here in Thornton. (Emma Clayton)
Planning permission has been granted to turn an historic building with links to the Bronte family into three properties.The planning permission relates to the former Red House Museum in Gomersal, a Grade II* listed building which operated as a small community museum before its closure in 2016.Listed building consent has also been granted as part of the proposals.Under the plans, the main house will be renovated and turned into two, three-bedroom homes, and the barn will be converted into a four-bedroom home, with part of the ground floor extended.The coach house will be renovated into ancillary accommodation for the barn.The main house – a two-storey detached building – was originally constructed around 1660 and extensively refurbished in the 19th century.The building has historic links to the Bronte family and is mentioned in Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Shirley’.In the application’s decision report, the council said the site was offered for Community Asset Transfer following its closure in 2016, but that “none of the proposals received were assessed as being realistically viable.”The site was later sold at public auction in December 2024.On the development’s visual amenity, the decision report said: “It is considered that although there will be some alterations to the buildings, the harm this will cause will be outweighed by the building remaining in use and being restored where it otherwise may have gone into disrepair.”No representations were received for the change of use application, however seven were received as part of the application for listed building consent.One of these was an objection and one was a general comment. (Catherine Gannon)
'Wuthering Heights' – Feb. 13Emerald Fennell's highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë's only novel is already gearing up to be one of 2026's most swoon-worthy affairs. The trailer alone is pure cinema, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's electric chemistry leaping off the screen as the marketing reminds us that Wuthering Heights is "the greatest love story of all time." Fennell's gothic romance was primarily filmed in the rugged moorlands of the Yorkshire Dales, so viewers will get to experience the bleak landscape described in Brontë's 1847 novel backed by the avant-pop vocals of Charli XCX. As an added treat, breakout Adolescence star Owen Cooper plays Young Heathcliff, rounding out an already watchable cast that also includes The Night Agent's Hong Chau. (Josh Conrad)
Wuthering Heights (Feb. 13)The trailer for Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s famous novel calls it “the greatest love story of all time,” perhaps an unusual way of describing the escalating abuse and trauma of the source material. This version of Wuthering Heights stars Margot Robbie as 18-year-old Catherine Earnshaw and sees Jacob Elordi further establishing his Gothic bona fides as the Byronic hero Heathcliff. (Ben Rosenstock)
Wuthering HeightsBecause no era is complete without another attempt to make Wuthering Heights feel fresh. This new adaptation revisits Emily Jane Brontë’s classic tale of obsession, class, and deeply unhealthy romance. Expect windswept drama, brooding stares, and characters who desperately need therapy. The toxicity is the point.Release Date: February 14, 2026 (Kenzie Mastroe)
In my experience as an English teacher, despite having access to more books than ever before, schools often see books with glorified violence at the centre as “boy books”, and so fill the curriculum with this content. This does nothing to combat toxic masculinity – rather, it fosters it.We shouldn’t patronise boys by telling them what society thinks they should become, but instead give them a bit more credit in their reading interests. I’ve had plenty of young men tearing up in my classroom when reading Jane Eyre. Encouraging kids to read this kind of book won’t solve the entire problem, but it will certainly help in making more well-rounded young men. Louis Provis, Head of English, MyEdSpace
The cast of Jane Eyre is a collection of longtime thespians and some brand new to the stage. Angello Vasquez as John Reed and Noah brings enthusiasm to his roles as do Kayla Vasquez and Julia Nelson. Monica Bonnington as Miss Temple and Leah lends a gentle and solid presence. Mimi Hamilton as Mrs. Fairfax is full of warmth and goodness. Her eyes are so welcoming to Jane, yet contain flickers of concern for everyone. Laura Martin-Chapin is equally strong as Mrs. Reed and Lady Ingram. She provides a sharp contrast to Fairfax and delivers it with aplomb. Edward Rochester is a complex character, and we see a bit too much of Justin Parish rather than Rochester in his portrayal. His speech is stilted, and missing much of Rochester’s moody and sardonic nature. Still, he hits the mark in believability for his love of Jane. Carolina Ryklansky as Helen, Blanche, and Bertha was divine. These characters couldn’t be more different, and Rylansky nailed all of them. From bosom friend, to society snob, to madwoman, every moment on stage is used with intention and purpose. Quick wit, shy smiles, and heart-felt discourse mark Sophie Ruf’s portrayal of Jane Eyre. She gives Jane both an assertiveness and tenderness that bibliophiles will appreciate. With her earnestness and ease of manner, she is truly Jane Eyre. Marian Simpson as Old Jane has a wonderful voice for narration, and the audience is glad to finally meet her.Orinda Starlight Village Players makes the most of a small budget with good decision-making and priorities. As a playwright, Malcolm Cowler condenses the hefty book into a manageable size by introducing an older Jane Eyre as a narrative voice that is used during transitions for exposition and connecting the scenes. In conjunction with the narration, projections both fill out the space and move with the narrator’s voice through the house and countryside. The projections provide detail and a grand scale to the space. The costumes by Matt Cardigan-Smith work well for the time period and were flattering. His design was especially helpful in distinguishing different characters played by the same actor. The set design by Cowler is simple and clear, allowing the projections to do the heavy-lifting. As a director Malcolm Cowler has his cast well prepared. Early performances by community groups are often marked by stalls and stops, but this performance flowed with good pacing. (Kelly Rogers Flynt)
And that’s where the danger lies. In satisfying what Brontë only ever suggested, a film risks deflating the very power that has kept Wuthering Heights burning through centuries. Desire thrives in absence. When the audience sees everything, the spell can break.Yet, perhaps Fennell knows this. Perhaps the explicit is not meant to replace the implicit, but to refract it—to show how violently desire contorts when it’s been repressed too long. If she succeeds, this could be less a modernisation than a kind of exorcism—dragging the unspeakable into the light, not for titillation, but for reckoning.Still, the question remains: can a story built on haunting withstand heat? Can the spectral be made flesh without losing its sting?There’s no easy answer. But one suspects Brontë, radical in her own time, might have welcomed the attempt. After all, her novel was never polite. It was brutal, bloody, and wild long before Hollywood touched it.The real test will be whether this adaptation leaves us gasping not from what we saw—but from what still lingers after. (Shatakshi Ganguly)
Perhaps that is the lasting legacy of Emily Brontë’s singular work: not that it is impossible to adapt, but that each adaptation serves as a haunting reminder of how wild and untamed the original remains: which is a literary ghost that refuses to rest. (Marie Cris Estrada)
With the thudding, mind-numbing lyrics of “Fall in love again and again” senselessly repeated (again and again) along with erotic and bizarre images (what in the world is up with that fish?), the new Wuthering Heights trailer is the apotheosis of the intellectual depravity and moral baseness of media geared toward women.A lot of women’s media is an insult to their intelligence and moral compass, but the new Wuthering Heights trailer takes the cake. One can’t help but watch it and wonder, “Is this what society thinks women want? Just a hodgepodge of senseless sensuality and intellectual debasement?” (Meg Marie Johnson)
Now, BP Land Ltd has submitted plans to Kirklees Council to bring three residential properties to the site. Two will be located in the main mansion, if the application is approved, with the barn to be converted into a third home.In the main house, original windows would be refurbished, with a bay window to be replaced to the south. An existing window to the west would be removed, partially infilled and new windows then installed.The site would still be accessible from Oxford Road, with car parking provided for eight cars.The three units would provide “generous” family accommodation, according to the application, with the two properties within the mansion set for three bedrooms and the house in the barn earmarked for four bedrooms.A planning statement on behalf of the applicant added: “The application is driven by the desire to utilise, develop and refurbish a historically significant yet dilapidated site within a predominantly residential area for housing and to retain and convert the derelict listed buildings to help to retain the assets for future generations and diversify the local housing stock with properties of real character.”Due to the nature of the building, the applicant has applied for planning permission and Listed Building Consent. Both applications are expected to be determined by October 21, 2025. (Abigail Marlow)
Right now, the top audiobook titles on the “BookTok’s Current Obsessions” shelf are Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, and Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. The “Hottest Authors” include Zoe Whittall and Donna Hill.
The former Red House Museum at Gomersal will be turned into housing if Kirklees Council gives plans the go-ahead.Sitting off Oxford Road, the Grade–II* Listed Georgian mansion was auctioned off by the council back in December. This came as part of the local authority’s bid to raise some cash and relieve financial pressures. The property was first purchased by Spenborough Council in 1969.The Red House was built by wealthy local farming and textiles family – the Taylors – back in 1660, with Mary Taylor – a friend of Charlotte Brontë – residing there centuries later. It also receives a mention in Charlotte Brontë’s Shirley.Now, BP Land Ltd has submitted plans to Kirklees Council to bring three residential properties to the site. Two of which will be located in the main mansion, if the application is approved, with the barn to be converted into a third home. The coach house which also sits on the site would become a garage or ancillary accommodation for the barn house.Application documents say that there would be “minimal changes” to the outside of the existing buildings. In the main house, original windows would be refurbished, with a bay window to be replaced to the south. An existing window to the west would be removed, partially infilled and new windows then installed.The site would still be accessible from Oxford Road, with car parking provided for eight cars. The three units would provide “generous” family accommodation, according to the application, with the two properties within the mansion set for three bedrooms and the house in the barn earmarked for four bedrooms.A Planning Statement on behalf of the applicant adds: “The application is driven by the desire to utilise, develop and refurbish a historically significant yet dilapidated site within a predominantly residential area for housing and to retain and convert the derelict listed buildings to help to retain the assets for future generations and diversify the local housing stock with properties of real character.”Due to the nature of the building, the applicant has applied for planning permission and Listed Building Consent. Both applications are expected to be determined by October 21, 2025. (Abigail Marlow)
Haworth is an interesting industrial village with a history which also includes the Bronte Sisters and filming of The Railway Children. Explore the narrow, often cobbled streets on this short walk and experience a real sense of history.Park in one of the car parks at the top end of Haworth and make your way to top of the cobbled main street next to St Michael and All Angels Church. The Brontë Parsonage museum is set behind the church and worth a visit on your return. [...]Turn left and soon reach Haworth Station. There is a small quirky shop great for rail enthusiasts.Cross the rail lines at the west end of the station via the bridge and re-join Butts Lane that now leads steeply uphill and back in to the main village of Haworth. Once back in Haworth there is a variety of excellent cafes and pubs but before settling down turn right to the top of the village and find the Brontë Parsonage Museum.This is where the famous literary sisters lived their short but inspiring lives surrounded by the wild moors and suffocating industrial smog. A visit to the Parsonage Museum or one of the many cafes beckons. (Jonathan Smith)
Haworth is just under a two hour drive from Liverpool. The train journey can be slightly longer, but consists of travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria then onto Hebden Bridge. From this station, visitors can jump on the B3 Brontë Bus which travels into Haworth. [...]The Brontë family lived in the Haworth Parsonage from 1820 until 1861, where some of the most famous books in English literature were said to be written. Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote 'Wuthering Heights,' 'Jane Eyre,' and 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall'.Visitors of Haworth are able to visit their former home, which now acts as a museum celebrating the legacy of the Brontës and their literary works. (Hannah Rees)
A demonic presence. A forbidden love story. A haunted silver mine. An exorcism (or three). A conniving priest. And a mercury poisoning subplot inspired by an episode of "Grey's Anatomy."Isabel Cañas' latest book, "The Possession of Alba Díaz" (out now, pp. 384, Berkely), is the amalgamation of all the parts of her as a reader and writer. She says it's "part 'Grey's Anatomy,' part inspired by an intense Catholic upbringing, part all the gothics I read as a kid, especially 'Wuthering Heights,' and part what I really wished I could find on shelves."Because how incredible would it have been if 'Wuthering Heights,' instead of taking place in the Yorkshire moors, took place somewhere in Mexico? (Pamela Avila)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëJayne [sic] Eyre is a must-read for cottagecore enthusiasts and literary fanatics alike. It’s one of those novels that you have to read slowly, as if you’re enjoying a fine wine and want to savor every sip. Every single sentence is so beautifully poetic and thoughtful that you’ll be feeling separation anxiety with this novel the moment you finish. (Bre Avery)
La primera entrada de la newsletter de la periodista Adriana Herreros, Campo Visual, se llama ‘Andar por andar’, data de 2021 y comienza con una cita de Charlotte Brönte [sic], de Jane Eyre. “Al principio, andaba deprisa para entrar en calor, pero reduje la marcha y empecé a disfrutar y a analizar la índole de placer que la hora y el entorno hacían germinar dentro de mí”. (Marita Alonso) (Translation)
Despite everything I've outlined here, I'm actually excited for Wuthering Heights. While there is still room for a definitive adaptation of the classic novel, the new film looks to instead tell its story with a subversive, contemporary edge.I’ve found Fennell's films to be fairly empty in the past, but her new work adapts a classic work of literature already jam-packed with ideas. Whether delving into focusing on concerns about love and obsession, social status, or belonging, there is great room for Fennell to be thematically faithful to the source material while injecting it with her unique energy.Movies like 2023's Emily have shown how having great flexibility with the Brontë source material can pay off with an excellent film of its own. While not a direct adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the Emma Mackey-starring film did a great job integrating elements of that story to tell something that is strikingly new.The novel will remain a classic of Romantic literature, and this new film will not change that. Whether it is faithful is less important than whether it is effective in telling its story. There are already dozens of more faithful adaptations to choose from, including the 2009 Tom Hardy series, and this film will not erase them. (Karlis Wilde)
In 1996 Baz Luhrmann created his version of Romeo and Juliet. At the time, critics called it an adaptation for the MTV Generation, with its campy visuals, modern soundtrack and heart-throb lead Leonardo DiCaprio. The film turned Shakespearean drama into a pop culture feast for the eyes.Nearly 30 years on, something similar seems to be going on with the upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights. It’s helmed by Emerald Fennell, the director of Promising Young Woman and the somewhat controversial Saltburn, which also starred Jacob Elordi.After months of bizarre rumours, we’ve finally got a trailer for the film, which is slated for a February 2026 release… and it seems we’re in for a wild ride.The trailer gives the impression that the 19th-century romantic sensibility has been translated for a contemporary audience immersed in Instagram aesthetics, social media posts, and BookTok smut.1. The marketing-driven casting2. Highly stylised visual design makes for viral clips3. Amplifying the novel’s sex and violence4. The soundtrack by Charli XCX (Weronika de Oliveira) (Read more)
Of course Fennell is making an abrasive, porny movie that may or may not open with a corpse ejaculating. Of course it’s not going to be an earnest adaptation. Honestly, I think she’s having some fun with all of this (and with us). She sees your clutched pearls and laughs. Just look at the poster, which pointedly references another famous epic adaptation of a highly problematic literary love story (Gone With the Wind, if you’re new here).Personally, I am holding out hope that Fennell understands how deeply depraved this novel is, and is simply using the impressionist’s brush to portray said depravity in a modern way. She’s not usually that subtle, but that doesn’t mean she can’t be. (Emily Temple)
Book sales for the 1847 classic novel “Wuthering Heights” have shot up on Amazon since the trailer for a new film adaptation stirred controversy for its casting choices, overtly sexual tone and apparent inconsistencies with the original story.Sales of the 1997 Wordsworth Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights" shot up 504% between Thursday and Friday, Amazon said, making it the No. 2 bestselling gothic romance as of Friday.The Penguin Classics paperback edition, first released in 2002, has seen sales rise 187% and the book was the 98th bestseller across Amazon as of 10 a.m. Friday.The spike in popularity comes after Warner Bros. released the official teaser trailer for "Wuthering Heights" on Wednesday to the dismay of some viewers, who highlighted apparent inconsistencies between the novel and director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation.Critics said the film’s stars, Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw, were both poor choices as, in the novel, Heathcliff is described as dark-skinned (Eldori is white) and Catherine is a teenager (Robbie is 35).The trailer was also criticized for the longing stares and overt sexual tension that imply the film will be an errotic [sic] adaptation of an original story centered on abuse, violence and trauma. (Mary Whitfill Roeloffs)
by Jane TolertonTe Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, 2023Mary Taylor is best known as ‘friend of Charlotte Brontë’ – the sub-title of the only two books about her. She could and should also be seen as a highly successful Wellington businesswoman of the 1850s. She ran a general store in the town for eight years, was a respected member of the community, had an active social life. She used her experiences here for her non-fiction book, The First Duty of Women, and her feminist novel, Miss Miles.In Miss Miles, teacher Maria Bell, starts her own school. ‘Her hands were full of work, and heart full of thankfulness,’ the narrator says. Maria finally realises that she is making a profit. As a result: ‘A silent change which she never noticed took place in her character and disposition. She got courage and self-confidence and was braced up to the certainty that she herself was her own best friend.’ Taylor had that experience in Wellington after opening the general store with her cousin Ellen Taylor in 1850. Ellen died 20 months later. Taylor bought out her cousin’s legatee, doubled the size of the building, purchased the land under it, employed a shop assistant and a dressmaker, and bought two ‘town acres’. She had owned a rental house nearby before starting the shop.Taylor’s story has been told through a lens of women and writing. She is said to have been ‘lonely’ in Wellington and found New Zealand ‘too barren’. However, these were assessments made by her best friend, Charlotte Brontë. Her own words show that she was ‘happy’ and thought she would see her shop-keeping days as the ‘most agreeable’ of her life.If we swap the lens to one of men and money, we see that wealthy William Couper wanted to marry her and that she was living in his house when she decided to go into business herself. We also see that her younger brother Waring Taylor stole the profits of her business - she was an unsecured creditor for £3000 in his 1884 bankruptcy – so she was much more financially successful than has been believed.That she used her New Zealand experience for First Duty is recognised but scholars have overlooked autobiographical elements in Miss Miles. The novel is said to be about female friendship, yet all five main women characters are landed in negative financial situations by men who mishandle or misappropriate money. Waring and Couper helped inform the characters of fraudster George Turner and suitor Everard Branksome. Giving Maria Bell the feeling of having become ‘her own best friend’ shows how Taylor recognised the way her success in business had given her self-confidence, courage and high self-esteem.
Curated by Dr Janine Sykes, the exhibition explores Charlotte’s connections with Margaret Wooler, Ellen Nussey and Mary Taylor, highlighting key places in Kirklees – such as Roe Head, Red House and Oakwell Hall – that were integral to these friendships.Located in the historic Green Room at Oakwell Hall, the exhibition features a portrait of Charlotte.Coun Carole Pattison, Leader of Kirklees Council, said: “Oakwell Hall has always been a place where stories come alive and this new exhibition adds a deeply moving chapter.“Charlotte Brontë’s friendships, rooted right here in Kirklees, remind us of the power of connection, support and shared history.“As someone who knows and loves this area, I’m proud to see our local history brought to life in such a meaningful way.“I hope visitors enjoy learning more about Charlotte and the people who supported her.”The exhibition is kindly supported by the former Friends of Red House, the Friends of Oakwell Hall, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.To accompany the exhibition, a free series of six creative workshops from Artists in Residence Amy Foster and Natasha Jackson will run in August.Participants will create their own miniature ceramic books, inspired by the tiny handmade books Charlotte created as a child. These will be displayed as part of a community miniature library permanently installed at Oakwell Hall.The group will also co-design and build a ceramic wayfinder that will be installed in the park, marking the start of the Brontë Way. (Dominic Brown)
4. HathersageThe pretty village of Hathersage boasts rich historical, industrial and literary associations, said to be the inspiration behind Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece Jane Eyre. In and around the village are also areas associated with the legend of Robin Hood, whose lieutenant Little John is buried in the churchyard of St Michael’s. (Emma Walker)
Launching Saturday 12th July, discover the friendships that shaped a literary icon in our brand new permanent exhibition at Oakwell Hall’s Green Room.Explore Charlotte Brontë’s lifelong connections with Margaret Wooler, Ellen Nussey, and Mary Taylor, and see the stunning portrait of Charlotte Brontë at the heart of the display.Plus! An exciting programme of workshops and events celebrating Charlotte’s friendships is coming this Summer – details coming soon!Opening Times:Weekends & Bank Holidays: 12 noon – 4pmTuesdays to Thursdays during Kirklees School Holidays: 12 noon – 4pmEntry to the exhibition is FREE – donations are very welcome!Visit us at Oakwell Hall and step into Charlotte Brontë’s world of friendship, inspiration, and legacy.Supported by Friends of Oakwell Hall, the former Friends of Red House and Bronte Parsonage Museum.
A celebration of 'collective joy and creativity' inspired by Emily Brontë and Kate Bush will feature as part of Bradford 2025's UK City of Culture programme.Wondering Heights invites everyone to join a free, playful celebrationInspired by Emily Brontë's imagination and Kate Bush's pop anthem 'Wuthering Heights', the event seeks to engage people from all walks of life in a simultaneous celebration of place, dance, and song.People can participate from anywhere they choose - whether at home, in the workplace, or amidst the rugged beauty of the Bradford moors.Wondering Heights is described as a 'tiny project with a big hopeful heart' focuses on togetherness through activities like walking, dancing, drawing, or simply imagining.There will be two free workshops for people to learn the Kate Bush-inspired dance routines on July 5 and July 23.The event encourages everyone to participate in their own creative way, be it dancing, drawing, waving a dramatic tea towel, or walking one of the mapped routes.Artist Lucy Barker is the brain behind Wondering Heights.The project aims to welcome everyone to create and share their own moments of 'collective effervescence', a term defined by modern sociologists to signify the joy of moving or feeling together.Routes on the event map include Lucy's Dream, starting near Denholme Gate, Thornton Village, Ogden Water, and Denholme.Full access guides are available for select routes on Lucy Barker's website.The Wondering Heights map, designed by Chris Goddard, is available online or in limited-edition risograph print form at venues, including the Bradford 2025 Ticket Office, The Brontë Parsonage Museum Reception, and South Square Centre Café.The map can be used as a guide for a walk on the moors, a prompt for a dance, or a 'spark for something entirely your own'.When finished with it people can recycle it, pass it on, or repurpose it creatively.The event is free to participate in and encourages everyone to share their creative responses on social media using a QR link or by tagging Lucy Barker on Instagram.The initiative is said to be inspired by the words of Priya Parker, from 'The Art of Gathering', who said: "Gatherings have the power to temporarily transport us to a world created for a specific purpose—where we feel we belong to something larger than ourselves."For more information, visit Lucy Barker's website or follow her on Instagram. (Gavin Engelbrecht)
From the outside, this modest stone cottage in England looks like the perfect escape for those seeking peace and quiet.But the house is next door to a world-famous tourist site that attracts 70,000 people each year.The Brontë Parsonage, located just 50 metres down the road, is a magnet for literary tourists.It is here that Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë penned some of English literature’s most famous works, including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.In their day, the Yorkshire village of Haworth was a grim place where sewage flowed down the streets and sanitation was poor.It was also a time when the average life expectancy in the village was just 25.Today, Haworth is a peaceful country town with a bustling tourist trade.There are two one-bedroom cottages, one two-bedroom cottage and a small studio on offer.The cluster of buildings will go to auction at the end of July with a guide price of £350,000 ($732,000).The listing by SDL Property Auctions suggests the cottages could be used as holiday accommodation.“The building would lend itself to Airbnb or could potentially be redesigned, internally, to accommodate any number of functions, i.e. guest house,” the listing reads.“This is all subject to the necessary consent.”The cottages are ideally positioned between two of the town’s biggest tourist sites: the house where the Brontë sisters lived and the church where their father preached.The idyllic ivy-covered buildings have traditional stone walls, chimneys and mullioned windows.Three of the four cottages are currently rented out to private tenants, while the other is vacant. (Orana Durney-Benson)
Pupils from across the Castleford Academy Trust held their annual arts showcase in June, taking inspiration from local figures such as Barbara Hepworth, Charlotte Brontë, and Simon Armitage to create Yorkshire-themed poetry, catwalks, singing, visual art and physical theatre. (Catherine Gannon)
A Book of Ryhmes by Charlotte BrontëNearly 200 years since the then 13-year-old Charlotte Brontë handwrote her miniature book in Decembe 1829, A Book of Ryhmes [sic] has been published for the first time by The Brontë Society and Tartarus Press, an anthology of 10 transcibed poems (including The Beauty of Nature and On Seeing the Ruins of the Tower of Babel) with a foreword by singer Patti Smith. The original manuscript was bought by the Friends of the National Libraries in 2022 at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair and donated to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth where it was originally written.
A cash-strapped local authority is planning to offload more of its assets in order to bring in £6m.Kirklees Council was faced with a £47m black hole in its budget in 2023-24.The authority has already raised nearly £1m after four assets were sold off in May and June.Seventeen new assets have been earmarked for disposal including a plot of land at Grasscroft in Almondbury, despite several objections. [...]It has already auctioned off of the former Red House Museum at Gomersal, which sold for £650,000.The Grade II listed property, which was once the home of Charlotte Brontë's friend Mary Taylor, was previously a museum which closed in 2016 and a plan to turn it into holiday accommodation and wedding venue fell through. (Abigail Marlow)
4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë‘Jane Eyre’ remains a timeless exploration of emotional strength, morality, and self-worth. Through Jane’s voice, Charlotte Brontë crafts a narrative that merges gothic drama with a profound inner journey. Jane’s resilience in the face of abuse, neglect, and heartbreak reflects a fiercely independent spirit determined to define her own value. Benedict Cumberbatch has expressed admiration for the character’s emotional depth and the novel’s enduring relevance. As someone who often portrays psychologically rich roles, it’s clear why he would be drawn to such a work.
There were several dance routines, which were very varied, almost none of which were appropriate for the Austen era and which made the scenes even more humorous. The cast were clearly well rehearsed in what superficially were chaotic scenes. In Sense and Sensibility, Emily and JR danced to Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights before Rosie pointed out that was by Emily Brontë, not Jane Austen. (Charles Essex)
It was where the Brontë sisters posted their manuscripts to London and received correspondence and payments.It is quite possibly home to the first PO Box in the UK.The Old Post Office, on Main Street, has undergone major refurbishment in the past couple of years thanks to a Yorkshire family.Owner Charlie, 44, along with his partner Mark, 44, and 72-year-old father Brian Cowling, have transformed the iconic venue into a cafe complete with a professional kitchen and office.Charlie said: “It had belonged to the same family for six generations. We wanted to restore it as authentically as possible while paying homage to the rich history of the area.” [...]Charlie said: “Branwell Brontë is said to have stopped at the Post Office on several occasions after overindulging at The Black Bull.“His friend, the Postmaster John Hartley, let him sleep in the upstairs back room, which, in those days, had a clear view of the parsonage.“His sister, Emily, would light a candle in the window of the parsonage when their father, Patrick, had gone to bed, as a signal to Branwell that it was safe to come home.”That room is now Charlie’s study, but he still has a candle on the windowsill as a nod to the stories about Branwell.There are many nods to the Brontës with the magazines they read on the bookshelf. This place is a treasure trove of history.Charlie’s father Brian, who inspired a fascination for Haworth’s history, said: “Haworth is much more than the Brontës. You don’t see a lot of Brontë things in here, there’s a story about everything.”John Barraclough is an iconic clockmaker from the time of the Brontës who lived and worked on Haworth’s Main Street at what is now known as The Hawthorn pub. The Cowlings also renovated and own The Hawthorn.“There are very few originals,” said Charlie. “Dad’s passionate about the Brontës, but he's passionate about the community around the sisters.” (Sophie Mei Lan)
Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, expertly interweaves stories of the Brontë sisters with those of contemporary families and academic studies on factors that contribute to children’s excellence. She makes clear that the current research provides no definitive set of answers to the cereal question. Instead, it hints at certain heuristics, which are illuminated by Dominus’s careful, detailed portraits. (Ezekiel J. Emanuel)
Brilliantly beautiful Brontë: The World Without written by Jordi Mand, and directed by Sylvia Swift gives audience members so much to take in, enjoy, and reflect on later.The setting of the stage was superb, as it takes play attendees to both the simpler, yet more difficult time of the late 1800s. Kimberly Liptrap, who might just be a creative genius with the set design, uses decor and projections to show time passing and seasons changing right before audience members' eyes.Thanks to high school English classes, many have been introduced to the works of Brontë sisters but most don't know what inspired their writing journey, and the struggle and emotion that went along with it, as they step up to help support their ailing father and older alcoholic brother Branwell Brontë (Dan Leckey).Packed with emotion, revel, and sibling rivalry, all three women bring completely captivating performances as the three creative Brontë sisters.Genevieve Charbonneau really leans in to her portrayal of Charlotte, the eldest of the three sisters. Watching her performance is like watching poetry in motion as she spins around on stage like a dancing dervish, blending the bossiness that comes with being an older sister, with gentle moments of jealousy and vulnerability.Julia Lalonde gives a gripping and honest performance as middle sister Emily, who is portrayed as the glue who held the three sisters together. There are some moving moments where audience members get a glimpse into how Emily struggled with the thought of sharing her writing, and how it was accepted. Lalonde puts her heart into the heartbreak of her sad story.Zoe Nickerson, who takes the Mercury Stage for the first time, is an absolute delight to watch as she portrays the youngest of the Brontë sisters Anne, who sometimes was considered the most radical of the three and was the least mainstream in her writings. Nickerson embodies the perfect younger sibling between her scrunched up facial expressions and the way she moves, sometimes stomping across the stage in her interactions with her older sisters who she admires and wants so much to be like. While all three actors had their moments, it was Nickerson who so charmingly brought most of the comedic relief from what otherwise is quite the hard hitting tale of sisters, survival, and storytelling.As literature, passion, and resilience unfolds on stage, this reporter is not too proud to say that a tear trickled down my cheek. There will be no more spoilers from me, just a nudge that community theatre lovers should not let this one pass them by. (Chadd Cawson)
Jane EyreCharlotte Brontë, 1847This was the first "proper" book I read, when I was eight years old. Then, I was rapt by the story of Jane's childhood and the cruelty and deprivation she suffers. In my teens I came to understand the more adult themes of love, betrayal and integrity. I have read it every decade of my life since.
Not many people know this about Mt Victoria but ...There was a friend of Charlotte Brontë who lived here. Her house was in Ellice St – that would have been a country estate. She used to walk up to Mt Victoria in a long dress and looked to see if a ship was coming in with a reply to her letter. (Tom Hunt)
23. Mr Rochester from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – 9% (George Simpson)
La novela romántica que casi nadie ha leído y es más profunda que ‘Orgullo y prejuicio’Una de las novelas románticas más importantes de la historia, aunque quizá no tan reconocida como otras, es Jane EyreAunque Orgullo y prejuicio reina en los rankings de novelas románticas más queridas, hay otra obra escrita apenas unas décadas después que no solo desafía ese trono, sino que lo hace desde una profundidad emocional y moral que pocas novelas del género han alcanzado: Jane Eyre, de Charlotte Brontë. Jane Eyre es una historia intensa, desgarradora, que mezcla el romance con la lucha por la identidad, la dignidad y la libertad personal. Y, a pesar de haber sido un fenómeno en su época, hoy sigue siendo subestimada o, directamente, ignorada por muchos lectores contemporáneos. (Francisco Salas) (Translation)
The historic Grade II Listed property served as a residential dwelling from 1660 to 1969 before being acquired by Spenborough (later Kirklees Council) and converted into a museum until its closure in 2016.The buildings, the trust says, will now be reinstated as residential dwellings.A post on the Red House Yorkshire Heritage Trust Facebook page said:“Following discussions with the new owner, RHYHT can affirm that they are mindful of the site's historical significance and the local community's interest and fondness for it.“The new owner has already engaged with Historic England with plans to restore and enhance the property in a manner that respects its heritage.“We anticipate providing further updates on the development as we receive more information.”The post added: “RHYHT remains dedicated to enlightening the public about the rich history, traditions, and heritage of this Grade II* Listed landmark.“Follow us on our Facebook page and stay tuned for an upcoming website to learn more.”The famous building was once the home of Charlotte Brontë’s friend Mary Taylor.A spokesperson for the Spen Valley Civic Society, who told the Reporter Series in December 2024 that they hoped that the new owner of the Red House site would give it “the tender loving care it deserves,” said:“We dearly hope the new owner will respect and take on board the building's historical and cultural importance, enjoy living there, and have the resources to maintain and improve it, as it deserves.” (Adam Cheshire)
How did you prepare to embody the complex character of Mr Rochester on stage?I am currently re-reading Charlotte Bronte’s novel after already performing this ballet earlier on in my career. This helps me to get a better understanding of who Edward Rochester is and why he is this way. From his exterior description to his complex thoughts that are explained in tremendous langue by Brontë.What do you hope audiences take away from your interpretation of Mr Rochester?I hope the audience will learn that Rochester’s secrets are not kept to intentionally deceive but they are stored away from on honest place of protection and that what may have happened in his past was not a self infliction. His ability to love and care hard may not always be visible for an outsider to see but they prevail throughout this story.What are the most physically demanding aspects of dancing as Mr Rochester?Jane herself is on stage far more than Rochester, she barely leaves the stage during the second act as her story unfolds towards its climax. Having said this I particularly remember the second act being hugely challenging on stamina as the story continues at pace.How do you balance the intensity of Mr Rochester's character with the technical precision required in ballet?The partnering style of Cathy Marston relies a lot on counter balance of weight with your partner and being able to use each other in and out of lifts. This requires a harmonious understanding with your partner to be able to allow the movement to speak for its self and then we can add on top the required narrative whether that’s a submission of emotion or frantic fightWhat would you say to someone new to ballet to encourage them to see Jane Eyre?I see Jane Eyre as physical theatre production or a silent play told through dance. Not your traditional classical tutu but a modern way of bringing a classic story to life through the medium of art. It pushes the boundaries of where narrative ballet is in the 21st century.
Jacques Tourneur's I Walked with a Zombie wasn't an immediate success upon its release in 1943, despite both the director's and producer Val Lewton's solid reputations as horror masters thanks to Cat People. The major reason behind the mixed reviews might be that the film did, and still does, feel different from the body of classic Hollywood horror at the time. Using Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre as inspiration, Tourneur's film departs from classic monster figures and even from the psychological complexity that was explored in Cat People. (Olga Artemyeva)
On TikTok, I have found many literary fiction books that I love and find thought-provoking. It has even reignited some of the classics that are not usually read outside of English class, like “Wuthering Heights.” (Paige Hahn)
Narradora, poeta y traductora, Adón dice considerarse antes que nada, lectora. Aunque no había tradición literaria en su casa, desde niña se leía todo lo que había en las estanterías. Recuerda títulos como 'Jane Eyre', 'Cumbres borrascosas' o 'Sinhué el Egipcio' y la escritura llegó como "una derivación natural". (Magdalena Tsanis) (Translation)
The Spen Valley Civic Society hopes that the new owner of Red House Museum in Gomersal will give the historic building “the tender loving care it deserves.”The Grade II Listed building, which was owned by Kirklees Council, was sold at auction for £650,000 last week.Once the home of Charlotte Brontë’s friend Mary Taylor, the museum closed its doors in 2016 and was earmarked for a wedding venue years later but this plan fell through.The council announced last year that it was looking to dispose of several assets when it was facing a £47m deficit, although local community groups hoped that Red House could be saved.A spokesperson for the Spen Valley Civic Society said: “For all those local residents who campaigned to keep the Red House open as Spen Valley’s local museum and Brontë site, its sale for £650,000 is the end of the story.“A story of the loss of a public cultural and heritage resource. The Civic Society would like to see some of the proceeds being used for other public resources in Spen Valley, such as Spen’s Town Hall in Cleckheaton.“We hope that the new owner of The Red House will respect its historical value and give the building the tender loving care it deserves as a Grade II Listed building.” (Adam Cheshire)
The Banagher Brontë Group welcomed famous author Martina Devlin to Crank House on Saturday afternoon for the launch of her acclaimed book “Charlotte”.James Scully warmly welcomed Martina and the audience to the launch of “this wonderful book.”He gave some background information about what Banagher Brontë Group is. “We are an organisation founded in December 2023 with the aim of highlighting the connection between Banagher and the famous Brontë literary family from Haworth in Yorkshire, England.“This connection began in 1845 when an Irish curate, Arthur Bell Nicholls, who had grown up in Banagher, became the new curate helping Patrick Brontë, incumbent curate of Haworth and none other than father of the famous writers, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë and Charlotte Brontë. This same curate, less than ten years later, in 1854, became the husband of Charlotte Brontë and he brought her to Banagher on their honeymoon.”James said the Group has enjoyed a great year and has been very active. “We visited Haworth. We took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Banagher. We have a growing collection of tapestries and marionettes. We have a number of plans for the future. And now we are delighted to welcome the acclaimed novelist and Irish Independent journalist Martina Devlin to our town for the launch of her highly-praised novel 'Charlotte'. I first met Martina in the summer of 2021 and I was delighted when she said Mary Anna Bell Nicholls, who lived in Cuba Court House here in Banagher and became the second wife of Arthur Bell Nicholls, was going to feature prominently in her novel 'Charlotte'.”The audience was then treated to a fascinating and detailed interview process between Maebh O'Regan of Banagher Brontë Group and Martina Devlin, during which Martina revealed her incredibly extensive knowledge of the Brontës.Maebh began the interview by saying she had hugely enjoyed the novel. She asked why was Martina so interested in the Brontës?Martina said her deep interest goes back to her childhood when she read 'Jane Eyre' and loved it. “Many things struck me when I read the novel, many lines leapt out at me, including the powerful line spoken by Jane, 'I am no bird and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.' I loved that fierce, independent spirit. It was very attractive. In a way my novel 'Charlotte' is an act of homage to 'Jane Eyre'. 'Charlotte' also grew out of the fact that I wanted to draw people's attention to the huge Irish connection, the huge Irish influence in the Brontë story. Take for example the gothic elements in Jane Eyre or in Wuthering Heights, I think there is something very Irish which has inspired those elements. Also, Charlotte's father Patrick, who was from County Down, was well known for being an excellent storyteller. I think the Brontë sisters may have imbibed some of that genius for storytelling from their father.”Maebh said Martina's novel is told from the viewpoint of Mary Anna Bell Nicholls. Why was this?“The more research I did,” replied Martina, “the more pivotal Mary Anna seemed. She met Charlotte and Arthur when they arrived in Dublin on their honeymoon. She spent some of their honeymoon in Cuba Court with them. Mary Anna was young, 22, and I thought it must have been quite dazzling for her to meet one of the most famous female novelists in the world. It would be like a young woman meeting Tom Cruise in Banagher now!“The novel covers quite a long time frame. There was the nine months of Charlotte and Arthur's marriage. The years that followed fascinated me and I wanted to tell the story of that.” (Read more) (Derek Fanning)
"We collaborated and talked about Swift as like a savvy Victorian novelist -- going back to the Brontës, actually, in some ways -- talking about all her re-recordings and marketing strategies in the context of 19th century publishing," she said.The elective class, LIT3301, rotates topics based on interest. The idea for a Swift class came when the trio was having lunch one day in the month of – you guessed it – August.But Jones, an associate professor, explains that while some thought the idea was legendary, others deemed it unnecessary."There was a letter to the editor in the Tampa Bay Times about how it was sort of an embarrassing thing for USF to be doing,” she said. “Like, back in the day, professors taught real things like Shakespeare and Milton and Jonathan Swift and the Brontë sisters." (Mahika Kukday)
Red House Museum in Gomersal has been sold at auction for £650,000.The historic Grade II Listed Georgian mansion, which was owned by Kirklees Council, went under the hammer with Pugh Auctions on Tuesday, December 3.Once the home of Charlotte Bronte’s friend Mary Taylor, the museum closed its doors in 2016 and was earmarked for a wedding venue years later but this plan fell through.The council announced last year that it was looking to dispose of several assets when it was facing a £47m deficit. (Adam Cheshire)
This is the book that spawned an entire subgenre of domestic thrillers about “the one before” (though Charlotte Brontë deserves some of the credit), as well as a clutch of direct “Rebecca” retellings.
Hong Chau (The Instigators), Alison Oliver (Saltburn), and Shazad Latif (Magpie, Star Trek: Discovery) have landed the three remaining major roles in Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell’s buzzy Wuthering Heights adaptation for Warner Bros, MRC, and LuckyChap.Sources tell us Chau is playing Nelly Dean, the film’s chief narrator, with Oliver as Isabella Linton. Shazad plays Edgar Linton, a wealthy, aristocratic man who marries Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie). The actors come to the project after Warner Bros snapping it up in a fierce bidding war, with a commitment to a theatrical run with a big P&A spend. As previously announced, LuckyChap’s Robbie and Euphoria‘s Jacob Elordi lead the cast. (Matt Grobar)
A historic property that has Brontë connections goes under the hammer next month – with a £650,000-plus guide price.Kirklees Council is selling the Grade II*-listed former Red House Museum, at Gomersal.Dating back to 1660, the house and grounds are associated with Luddite activities and the Taylor family, particularly Mary, a radical feminist and friend of Charlotte Brontë.Charlotte was a regular guest at the property in the 1830s and gave it a starring role as Briarmains in her novel, Shirley.Bought by Spenborough Council in 1969, the building served as a museum from the early 1970s until it was closed to the public in 2016.The property was then earmarked for a wedding venue and holiday accommodation, but the plan fell through.Kirklees Council announced last year it was looking to dispose of several assets when it was facing a £47m budget deficit, and was hoping to bring in a minimum of £4 million from the various sales.Bought by Spenborough Council in 1969, the building served as a museum from the early 1970s until it was closed to the public in 2016.The property was then earmarked for a wedding venue and holiday accommodation, but the plan fell through.Kirklees Council announced last year it was looking to dispose of several assets when it was facing a £47m budget deficit, and was hoping to bring in a minimum of £4 million from the various sales.“It would make an outstanding family home, as it must have been for generations of the Taylor family, and contains some really exceptional original features, including stained glass windows in the dining room that are described by Charlotte Brontë in Shirley.”He added: “Not surprisingly we have had a great deal of interest from would-be buyers.”Charitable organisation Red House Yorkshire Heritage Trust was formed in November 2019 in the hope of saving the Red House site and its buildings so they could benefit the local community.
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