Haworth, Bradford
I love it here!
Haworth is about a two hour drive from where I grew up, and I used to go on a fairly-regular basis with my mother.
The actual Bronte Parsonage is fantastic, and has all of the tiny scraps of paper on which the children used to write their novellas…among many other dresses of Aunt Branwell, pieces of furniture etc.
We always do the walk to Top Withens, which is just great. It’s nothing special in itself but there is a real atmosphere when you remind yourself that this is (allegedly) the place Emily based ‘Wuthering Heights’ on. You can’t fail to see where her inspiration came from, when you’re out rambling on those wild expanses of moorland. Indescribable, especially to a Bronte Sister devotee such as myself.
Haworth itself is a very quaint, lovely little Yorkshire village. Close to Keighley, and there are divine little pubs in the surrounding countryside…perfect for a pint and a filling, traditional Yorkshire meal.
over 6 years ago
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