Brontë Parsonage Museum, founded in 1893, is one of the world’s oldest literary societies. Nestled in the picturesque village of Haworth in West Yorkshire, this museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. It operates as a writer’s house museum under the care of the Brontë Society. Within the museum’s hallowed halls, you’ll discover the world’s most extensive collection of Brontë manuscripts and their furniture and personal belongings. The museum library is a treasure trove, housing the most comprehensive collection of Brontë manuscripts, letters, early editions of their novels and poetry, and secondary materials relating to this renowned family and their literary works. The Brontë Parsonage Museum boasts a vibrant contemporary art program featuring literary events, exhibitions, artistic responses, competitions, and festivals. Their lifelong learning program ensures that students of all ages from various corners of the country can benefit from the rich legacy of the Brontës.
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