Poetry Inspired by the Brontës in Halifax

About

Experience an afternoon of poetry inspired by the Brontë sisters at Bankfield Museum, featuring works from leading local poets.

Date and Time

Saturday, 22 February 2025
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location

Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6HG

About This Event

The outstanding literature and tragically short lives of the Brontë sisters have made them an iconic part of the culture of West Yorkshire. To accompany Bankfield Museum’s Wild Words poetry exhibition, this event brings together some of the leading local poets for recitations of their works inspired by the sisters.

Highlights

• Poetry readings inspired by the Brontë sisters.
• Curated by Ian Humphreys, Poet in Residence at the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
• Features works from No Net Ensnares Me anthology.

Admission

Tickets are £5. Visit the website to purchase tickets and for more details.

Plan Your Visit

Book your tickets early as seating is limited. Arrive in time to explore the museum’s Wild Words poetry exhibition before the event.