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The tragic life of the Brontë sisters, and new photos of the parsonage at Haworth
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The tragic life of the Brontë sisters, and new photos of the parsonage at Haworth

Helena Fairfax20 Comments

If you’ve followed my blog for a while you’ll know I live in West Yorkshire, not far from Haworth and the home of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. I’ve visited the Brontë parsonage many times. Every time I discover something new, and I always come away with another perspective on this extraordinary family. With each…… Continue reading The tragic life of the Brontë sisters, and new photos of the parsonage at Haworth

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The Brontë sisters, Haworth and Jackie Kay

Helena Fairfax17 Comments

Last week I was lucky enough to attend a writers’ workshop at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth.  The workshop was run by the Scots poet Jackie Kay.  Jackie Kay is the writer in residence at the Parsonage (what a brilliant job that must be!)  She is also Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle Uni,…… Continue reading The Brontë sisters, Haworth and Jackie Kay