Description
Bradford Literature Festival’s much-loved Brontë tour returns for another unforgettable journey into the lives and legacy of one of literature’s most celebrated families.
Led by broadcaster and Brontë enthusiast Christa Ackroyd, this specially curated experience includes travel by vintage coach to the Brontës’ childhood home in Thornton village and lunch at Branwell Brontë’s favourite haunt, The Lord Nelson pub.
Journey through the dramatic Yorkshire moors that inspired Wuthering Heights while uncovering fascinating stories from your expert guide.
The tour also includes entry to the Brontë Parsonage Museum and an exclusive talk from museum staff exploring the enduring brilliance of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë.
About the Host
Christa Ackroyd
Christa Ackroyd, a proud Bradfordian and veteran journalist, Presenting Yorkshire Television’s Calendar and BBC’s Look North. With forty years in journalism, she now writes a weekly column for the Yorkshire Post. Part of the committee that acquired the Brontes’ birthplace in Thornton, she admires the sisters for their resilience against gender bias. Inspired by their determination, she aims to showcase their spirit in her own birthplace, encouraging visitors, especially the youth, to dream big.
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