The Brontë Birthplace: A Historic Transformation

The Brontë Birthplace: A Historic Transformation

The Brontë Birthplace in Bradford, England, has undergone a significant transformation. The historic house was the home of the famous literary sisters until 1820 and is set to reopen as a museum later this month.

The Brontë Sisters

  • Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronté were born at the house between 1816 and 1820.
  • Their father, Patrick Branwell Bronté, took over as curate at St Michael’s Church in nearby Thornton after being appointed to a new parish there.

The sisters went on to write some of English literature’s most enduring works:

  • Charlotte wrote Jane Eyre.
  • Emily wrote Wuthering Heights.
  • Anne wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.

Both Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights were written in 1847, making them two of the most renowned books ever written in the English language.

Upcoming Events

Queen Camilla visited earlier this month for an official opening ceremony ahead of the museum’s reopening. Officials stated, "It is set to reopen as a museum later this month before welcoming its first overnight guests next summer."

Renovation Details

A year-and-a-half-long renovation project costing £305k (approximately $350k) has brought the house back to its former glory. The restoration will allow visitors to experience what life was like for the Bronté family during their time at the birthplace.

Visitors will soon be able to explore every nook and cranny of this historic home turned museum once again when it reopens later this month.

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