Description
Though the Brontë sisters are forever linked to the wild Yorkshire moors, much of their creativity took place behind closed doors. In this fascinating conversation, authors Ann Dinsdale and Sharon Wright take us on a journey through the houses and places that shaped the lives and work of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne.
Their book uncovers the stories behind the Brontës’ childhood home and the famous Parsonage, the real school that inspired Jane Eyre, and the ruined halls that echo through Wuthering Heights. It also explores lesser-known places connected to their legacy in Ulster, Cornwall, and beyond.
With beautiful illustrations and rich historical insight, this event invites you to rediscover the Brontës through the buildings they knew, revealing how the rooms they lived in and the landscapes they moved through helped shape the stories that still capture readers’ imaginations today.
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About the Authors
Ann Dinsdale
Ann Dinsdale, Principal Curator of the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, is an expert on the world-class Brontë collection, appearing on numerous TV and radio programmes, including The One Show, Jonathan Ross’ Myths and Legends and Britain’s Novel Landscapes with Mariella Frostrup. Ann worked with Sally Wainwright and the production team on BBC drama To Walk Invisible. She has written several books and articles on the Brontës.
Sharon Wright
Sharon Wright is an award-winning journalist and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling biography of Maria Branwell Brontë. She has written for The Guardian, Daily Express, BBC, Disney, Glamour, Woman & Home, The Lady, Red and New York Post and appeared on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour and women’s history podcasts. Research for this book resulted in her winning a correction to the Brontë memorial in Westminster Abbey, which made headlines around the world. She was interviewed by Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4 Today, plus The Times, The Guardian, The Observer and The New York Times.
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