One of the things I love the most about my blogging and writing journey is the connections I've made across the world and the friendships forged because of it. I've been privileged to connect with other admirers of the Brontës' works and even collaborate with some of them through anthologies and book clubs. The same… Continue reading Gold by Naomi B.
A walk around Haworth in bloom Will help to lift a sense of gloom.A Sunday stroll along Main Street Where my heroes placed their own feet Can calm the mind and soothe the soul Of those grieving or not quite whole. This is home to more than just threeSisters who dared to dream and beSo… Continue reading A Walk Around Haworth in Bloom
Over the years, so much has been said about Branwell Brontë. Branwell the black sheep, Branwell the thief, Branwell the drunk, Branwell the failure, Branwell the Brontë to be forgotten. Even in 2020, the Brontë Boy continues to divide opinion, with some criticising his habits and lifestyle, whilst others pity his addictions, troubles, and failures.… Continue reading “Of one, too, I have heard, A brother … But some dark shadow came…”: The Truth About Branwell Brontë
Unprecedented is a word that seems to be on everyone's lips at the minute due to the very strange time we find ourselves living in. 2020 is a year that's thrown previously unimaginable things at us all and it's been a year of horror, bewilderment, separation, and loss. It's hard not to look at the… Continue reading There Was No Possibility of Taking a Walk That Day: A Collection of Poems from the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown
June 26th 2020 marks the 203rd birthday of Branwell Brontë. Born in 1817 to Patrick and Maria Brontë in Thornton, he was the fourth of six children, and the only boy in an intelligent, creative, yet poor family. After moving from Thornton to Haworth where the family took up residency in the now iconic Brontë… Continue reading Branwell Brontë: An Appreciation
Music and the Brontës? I'll be honest, when I think of the Brontës, music is not necessarily the thing that springs to my mind; tiny books, wild moors, strong heroines, anti-heroes, and even animal rights (thank you, Anne), but music, not really. What I love about the Brontës most of all though is their ability… Continue reading Beyond Kate Bush: A New Wave of Brontë Inspired Music
There's no doubt that we're currently living in a very strange time due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. In just a matter of weeks, many of the freedoms we took for granted have disappeared. This may be the freedom to use public transport, to go to work, to visit cinemas, theatres, restaurants etc., the freedom… Continue reading We Will Meet Again: Charlotte Brontë’s “Parting”
June 26th 2019 marks the 202nd anniversary of the birth of Patrick Branwell Brontë (1817-1848), ostensibly nothing but a failure and disappointment to his family. The only son of Patrick and Maria Brontë, Patrick Branwell (better known as Branwell) had lofty ambitions, great creativity, and ultimately fatal demons. He also had three incredibly talented and… Continue reading Branwell Brontë’s Misery
This is a short post to wish Anne Brontë, the youngest member of our beloved Brontë family, a very happy birthday. Anne was born in Thornton, Yorkshire to Patrick and Maria Brontë on the 17th January 1820. It's strange to think that the baby of the family would have been the ripe old age of 199 today. Anne… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Anne Brontë
The Jane and Bertha in Me is a collection of poetry inspired by Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece, Jane Eyre. The collection is comprised of poems by fellow Brontëite, the immensely talented Rita Maria Martinez, and was published in 2016 although some pieces have previously appeared elsewhere. However, the poems slot together to make up a remarkable and intriguing… Continue reading The Jane and Bertha in Me by Rita Maria Martinez
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Reading is my favourite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read' - Anne Brontë
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver
A lovingly sarcastic journey through all of Sweet Valley High, for grown folks
This blog is a selection of interesting things I've come across during my history research. I have a wide interest in history ranging from Wars of the Roses, country houses, Stuarts, Georgians, Louis XIV, Napoleon and criminals. So expect to see a bit of everything on here, with a focus on little known stories.
Exploring the world of ideas through books
A British Invasion era twist on a Brontë classic novel
Assorted Thoughts on Various Themes
Welcome to My Blog!
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A dog's life
WRITING READING TEACHING LEARNING
Craft, Food, Travel, Local History, Pets & Life
"For once in your life, indulge in the amiable weakness of doing yourself justice." - The Black Robe, Wilkie Collins
My honest opinion on the books I read.
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Wool, Wiltshire and All Manner of Wonderful Things!
Travels through the literary landscape: a guide to places of literary interest in the British Isles and beyond.
What Would You Give Up So She Could Live?
Writer, Reader, Crunchy Mom
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Exploring library copies of the seminal nineteenth century novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
A blog where I write about my faith in Christ, my life as a wife and mother, & books.
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