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Celebrating Charlotte Bronte

An afternoon of crafts and fun celebrating Charlotte Bronte's connections to Gawthorpe Hall.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for some creative crafts celebrating Charlotte Bronte's connections to the Kay-Shuttleworth's of Gawthorpe Hall. You can make your own mini book to write in and decorate as you want or create a Victorian style silhouette picture.

Listen to readings from the Bronte novels, try on some Victorian dress up or take a 'selfie' with Charlotte Bronte in the Long Gallery.

As an added bonus if your first name is Charlotte you get free entry to the Hall on 31 July (please bring proof).

Also Graham Watson author of the latest biography 'The Invention of Charlotte Bronte' will be here signing copies of his book during the afternoon. (He will be giving a talk, see separate event listing to book on, £8 per person).

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01282771004

Accessibility

The Hall is over 4 floors and due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

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The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - talk and book signing 

Author Graham Watson talks about his new book "The Invention of Charlotte Bronte", in which he examines the creation of the Brontë legend through the lens of Elizabeth Gaskell's controversial biography.

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31 Jul 2025
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12:30 to 13:30