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Anne & Charlotte Bronte on the Yorkshire Coast
Dates:
Sat 10 May 2025 4:30 PM
Dates:
Sat 10 May 2025 4:30 PM
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01723 512512
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About Anne & Charlotte Bronte on the Yorkshire Coast
The Brontë sisters Anne and Charlotte visited the Yorkshire Coast many times, including Scarborough, Bridlington, and Filey.Anne died in Scarborough in 1849 and is buried in St Mary's churchyard.
Charlotte and Anne stayed at Wood's Lodgings in Scarborough.
Anne's novels The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and Agnes Grey were inspired by her time in Scarborough.
Bridlington
Charlotte's first holiday was in Bridlington in 1839.
She traveled by train for the first time and saw the sea for the first time.
Filey
Charlotte retreated to Filey after returning from Scarborough alone and broken-hearted.
She was alone with the sea, seagulls, and crashing waves.
Other locations
The Brontë sisters visited Easton House in 1839.
They also visited other east coast resorts.
The Brontë sisters loved the Yorkshire Coast. Charlotte's favorite was Filey.
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