Brontes Collection

Brontes / Haworth / Gaskell
HAWORTH Haworth Church and Parsonage, with details of the graveyard

Top Withens, Haworth, West Yorkshire
Top Withens - a (now ruined) farmhouse near Haworth, West Yorkshire, England which is said to have been the inspiration for the location of the Earnshaw family house Wuthering Heights in the novel of

Hathersage Vicarage Victorian period

Haworth Parsonage Bronte Sisters handbill / poster Victorian period

Ellen Nussey Victorian period

Anne Bronte Victorian period

Mrs Gaskell in 1851

Rev. Patrick Bronte in 1860

Emdale - Birthplace of Patrick Bronte - Victorian period

George Murray Smith Victorian period

Anne Emily and Charlotte Bronte Victorian period

Thornton Vicarage near Bradford Victorian period

Arthur Bell Nicholls circa 1867

Madame Heger taken on 3rd September 1886

Haworth Church Victorian period

Illustration of Haworth Church

Haworth in 1857

Illustration of Haworth Church and Parsonage in 1857

Emily Bronte Victorian period

Charlotte Bronte Victorian period

Harriet Martineau Victorian period

Casterton (engraving)
5198327 Casterton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casterton. Illustration for The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Mrs Gaskell (Smith, Elder)

The Bronte Waterfall (engraving)
5198325 The Bronte Waterfall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bronte Waterfall)

Exotic moths including the achemon sphinx
Achemon sphinx, Eumorpha achemon 1, Macroglossum passalus 2, Glaucopis? pulchra 3, and Manduca brontes 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

The Brontes in Ireland (engraving)
1627583 The Brontes in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brontes in Ireland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 November 1893)

The Father of the Brontes (engraving)
663261 The Father of the Brontes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Father of the Brontes)

Haworth Parsonage (engraving)
5198331 Haworth Parsonage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haworth Parsonage)

Portrait of Charlotte Bronte (engraving)
5198328 Portrait of Charlotte Bronte (engraving) by Richmond, George (1809-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charlotte Bronte)

Sofa on which Emily Bronte died, 19 December 1848 (b / w photo)
5986993 Sofa on which Emily Bronte died, 19 December 1848 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sofa on which Emily Bronte died, 19 December 1848)

Haworth Parsonage
View from the churchyard of the Haworth Parsonage, in West Yorkshire, at the time of the Brontes. Date: 19th century

Portrait of the Bronte Sisters, c. 1834 (oil on canvas)
XCF268077 Portrait of the Bronte Sisters, c.1834 (oil on canvas) by Bronte, Patrick Branwell (1817-48); 90.2x74.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Charlotte Brontes Birthplace - Thornton, West Yorkshire Date: circa 1910

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"Exploring the Brontes: Unveiling the Literary Legacy of Haworth" Step into the enchanting world of the Brontes, as we delve into their lives and works in this captivating caption. Nestled in the picturesque village of Haworth, West Yorkshire, lies a treasure trove of literary history that continues to captivate readers worldwide. At Top Withens, an atmospheric ruin atop a windswept moor, one can almost hear the echoes of Heathcliff and Catherine from Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights. " This desolate setting served as inspiration for her haunting tale. In Haworth Parsonage, now a museum dedicated to their memory, immerse yourself in the daily lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte. Imagine them pouring over manuscripts by candlelight or penning passionate letters to friends like Ellen Nussey during the Victorian period. Anne Bronte's presence is felt at Hathersage Vicarage where she worked as a governess. It was here that she drew inspiration for her novel "Agnes Grey, " shedding light on social issues faced by women during that era. Mrs. Gaskell herself visited Haworth in 1851 and became close friends with Charlotte Bronte. Her biography on Charlotte offered invaluable insights into both her personal life and literary genius. Rev. Patrick Bronte played an integral role not only as father but also as spiritual guide to his talented daughters. His influence can be traced back to Emdale - his birthplace - where he nurtured their love for literature during his own Victorian period upbringing. George Murray Smith recognized their brilliance early on and published their novels under Bell Brothers' pseudonyms – Currer (Charlotte), Ellis (Emily), and Acton (Anne) Bell – during this vibrant Victorian period. The sisters' collective imagination thrived within Thornton Vicarage near Bradford; it was here they penned some of their most beloved works.