Description
Set off on a walking tour from The Old Bell Chapel, Thornton, following in the footsteps of Yorkshire’s most famous literary siblings, taking you from the Brontës’ birthplace in Thornton village to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth.
As you travel through the stunning Yorkshire landscape, your guide and Brontë Stones project creator, Michael Stewart, will share the stories behind the written responses of Carol Ann Duffy, Kate Bush, Jackie Kay, and Jeanette Winterson to the famous literary sisters, which were specifically commissioned by the festival in 2018.
A nine-mile, linear five-hour trek, this walking tour passes through narrow stiles, slippery surfaces, steps, and uneven ground.
Appropriate footwear and weather-durable clothing is essential. You will stop for a picnic halfway through your walk, so make sure you bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
About the Author
Dr Michael Stewart
Dr Michael Stewart is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning writer whose books include Ill Will: The Untold Story of Heathcliff, Walking the Invisible: Following in the Brontës’ Footsteps, Black Wood Women and King Crow. He is Director of the Brontë Writing Centre and creator of The Brontë Stones.
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