We were back in Nottingham for the second week running for last week's Sunday Snap. We popped by a pub which claims it dates back to the times of the Crusades. I asked the name of the king associated with the Crusades and the answer was
Richard I or Richard the
Lionheart
This week I have a story to
tell about a village parsonage that was once filled with a family of
writers. In the early 1800s an Irishman called Partick Brunty moved
to Cambridge to study Theology. After being ordained he served at a
number parishes before finally settling in this West Yorkshire
village. At some stage he made a subtle change to his surname and it
is this new name that three of his daughters became known by. The
wildness of the surrounding countryside helped to inspire the sisters
to write some of the most famous novels in English literature such as
Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and Agnes Grey. Sadly the
family was struck by illness which resulted in Patrick's wife and all
of their six children dying before the age of 40. As a result of this
Patrick outlived all of family and was left with no direct
descendants. This is week's question is
Which famous literary
family lived at this parsonage?
We were joined last week by
Snoskred's
memories of seeing tigers at the zoo. Kara
Janelle has been willing on spring with a bright daffodil. The
moon made an early appearance for Sophie. A Valentine's day out was enjoyed by
Jack
and Noah. There may not have been much snow but Cheryl's
pair made the most of it. In Wales Shaheen
found a horned statue that had also been yarned bombed and
accessorized. Also in south Wales Kelly
has been down to Penarth Pier. Over in New Zealand Betty
has been exploring the delights of Northland. Finally, Kara found a solitary daffodil in the snow.
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Yay I know this one!! It's the Bronte sisters who lived there. xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the Bronte Sisters. I went to primary school in "Bronte country", I think we might have been on a school trip here! :)
ReplyDeleteAhh the Brontes! I once stayed in a house that was rumoured to have inspired the mad woman in the attic of Jane Eyre. It was very spooky!
ReplyDeleteThe Brontes! I didn't know that the whole family died before the age of 40... particularly poignant for me as I'm 40 this year
ReplyDeleteAh yes the Brontes - I love their books. I've read them all I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with the Brontes as they're the only literary family I can think of x
ReplyDeleteFrom the clues I'd say the Bronte sisters
ReplyDeleteI have no idea where this is, although reading the comments I should as I loved their books
ReplyDeleteAha, I would have actually said the Bronte sisters. I used to live not too far from where they lived but never managed to make my way there for a day out. One to add to the places I really need to visit!! Stephen
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