Bronte story

02/12/1776 Elizabeth Branwell was born at Penzance in Cornwall, elder sister of Maria Branwell. She brought the Bronte children up after their mother Maria Branwell (Bronte) died. 17/03/1777 Patrick Bronte was born at Emdale, Drumballyroney, County Down, Ireland. 15/04/1783 Maria Branwell was born at Penzance, Cornwall. 01/10/1802 Patrick Bronte aged 25 registered as a student […]

The Brontes moved to Haworth from Thornton in 1820 where the Reverend Patrick Bronte was appointed Curate of Haworth.  They lived at Haworth Parsonage from 1820 to 1861 which is now the Bronte Parsonage Museum. A complete 360º tour of the Parsonage & garden in summer here…, take a 360º tour of the Parsonage & garden in winter here… Mrs Bronte died of […]