Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848) and Anne (1820–1849)
The novelists and poets, the Bronte sisters, lived in the Yorkshire village, Haworth with their brother Branwell. Their father was the parish priest. Sisters Maria and Elizabeth died of tuberculosis aged 11 and 10.
The Church of John the Baptist, Tunstall, Lancashire.
The church was built in 1415 with some 13th century remains and 16th century alterations. It was restored in 1907 by Austin and Paley. A Roman votive stone has been built into the surround of a window in the north aisle (strangely laid on its side).
A painting of the 'Lamentation of Christ' had hung in the church for over 200 years and was only discovered to be the work of Francesco Montemezzano (1540-1602) after featuring on the BBC programme, 'Fake or Fortune' in July 2015.
The church was attended by the Bronte sisters while they attended school at Cowan Bridge.
Grade 1 Listed.
Bronte Sisters' School at Cowan Bridge, Lancashire
The Clergy Daughters’ School was attended by three of the Bronte sisters which provided Charlotte’s inspiration for Lowood School and the dreadful Reverend Brocklebank in Jane Eyre. The poor conditions at the school harmed Charlotte’s health and contributed to the deaths of her sisters, Maria and Elizabeth in 1825.
Not open to the public.
Bronte Sisters School at Cowan Bridge, Lancashire.
The Clergy Daughters’ School was attended by three of the Bronte sisters which provided Charlotte’s inspiration for Lowood School and the dreadful Reverend Brocklebank in Jane Eyre. The poor conditions at the school harmed Charlotte’s health and contributed to the deaths of her sisters, Maria and Elizabeth in 1825.
Not open to the public.
Casterton School (1823-2013), Casterton, Cumbria.
This independent school for girls moved to Casterton from nearby Cowan Bridge in 1833. Built as a school for daughters of the clergy, its 1824 register showed the names of four Bronte sisters. The school's founder, Reverend Carus-Wilson is believed to have been the model for Mr Brocklehurst in Jane Eyre.
Casterton School was 'merged' with Sedbergh School in 2013.
Bronte House, Casterton School, Casterton, Cumbria.
Built in 1837 as Low Wood School for Girls, this independent school moved to Casterton from nearby Cowan Bridge in 1833. Built as a school for daughters of the clergy, its 1824 register showed the names of four Bronte sisters. The school's founder, Reverend Carus-Wilson is believed to have been the model for Mr Brocklehurst in Jane Eyre.
This independent school for girls moved to Casterton from nearby Cowan Bridge in 1833. Built as a school for daughters of the clergy, its 1824 register showed the names of four Bronte sisters. The school's founder, Reverend Carus-Wilson is believed to have been the model for Mr Brocklehurst in Jane Eyre.