The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

In which the industrious Charlotte Brontë attends Roe Head School, where her keen appetite for knowledge is nurtured alongside lively outdoor pursuits and thoughtful instruction that awakens her intel...

9 Aug 22min

In which we are introduced to a delicate and thoughtful young lady of gentle manners and keen intellect, whose early school days at Roe Head are marked by quiet perseverance and a singular passion for...

8 Aug 26min

In which the quiet domestic life of the Brontë children at Haworth is gently illuminated through the presence of their faithful servant Tabby, the lively creation of imaginary islands and characters, ...

7 Aug 31min

In which the careful observer relates the arrival of Miss Branwell to Haworth and the children’s introduction to the Cowan Bridge School, where the young Brontës faced both earnest educational opportu...

6 Aug 37min

In which we are introduced to the lineage, character, and early life of the Reverend Patrick Brontë, a determined Irish scholar turned Yorkshire clergyman, and to his marriage with Maria Branwell, who...

5 Aug 38min

In which the rugged and spirited community of Haworth is portrayed through the vigorous ministrations of Mr. Grimshaw, whose zealous efforts sought to tame their unruly habits, and the turbulent recep...

4 Aug 27min

In which the reader is introduced to the rugged and singular character of the Yorkshire inhabitants, particularly in the West Riding, whose sturdy independence, sharp practical sense, and deep-rooted ...

3 Aug 25min

In which the reader is introduced to the accessible and free public domain text of *The Life of Charlotte Brontë*, thoughtfully prepared for widespread enjoyment and scholarly use. The groundwork is q...

2 Aug 16min