The Yorkshire house that inspired Charlotte Bronte

Description: 

"The reason? Author Charlotte Bronte had visited in the 19th century, and based her most famous work, Jane Eyre, on both a legend of Norton Conyers and the house itself. In 1839 Charlotte learned of the story of a mad woman who was confined to an attic bedroom- this grisly myth inspired the character of Mrs Rochester, and the house became the fictional Thornfield Hall." 

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage/norton-conyers-the-fascinating-yorkshire-house-that-inspired-charlotte-bronte-s-jane-eyre-1-9910177

Associated Place(s)

Artist: 

  • GRACE NEWTON

Image Date: 

21st century