tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074545955842912793.post4814240200593852219..comments2024-03-26T23:35:38.726+01:00Comments on the Brontë Sisters: Charlotte Bronte in LondonGeri Meftah Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00596915249757782612noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074545955842912793.post-7217706902117945442015-04-02T16:31:02.652+02:002015-04-02T16:31:02.652+02:00The pace of the crowded London streets was quite d...<br />The pace of the crowded London streets was quite different for CB, coming from Haworth ...however she would not fear anything left on the city's streets .In that way she was made of sterner stuff than those in London... because the refuse thrown out on Haworth's streets was worse ! She would have to travel closer to the London's east end to feel more at home lol Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05033117202223821117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074545955842912793.post-85056143577091948092014-04-25T03:18:02.551+02:002014-04-25T03:18:02.551+02:00It is with a curious peculiarity that I must tell ...It is with a curious peculiarity that I must tell you the 'at the ball' image features Charlotte herself - beside George Smith, on the right hand side, she is in the darker, patterned dress. The photo was taken in 1850 or 51, it wasn't so late as 53 or 54. I would recognise that narrow forehead and those close-together eyes, not to mention that foul dress, anywhere. How small indeed, yet with such a large head! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074545955842912793.post-26357023248105513512011-04-30T05:44:34.952+02:002011-04-30T05:44:34.952+02:00Your new book looks wonderful Geri! How beautiful ...Your new book looks wonderful Geri! How beautiful London looked back then. After watching the royal wedding today, I am more in awe of the old architecture from that era than ever...it's quite amazing.<br />It's so great that she was able to visit there and really see qute a bit of the city and all it had to offer...George really did take care of her well.<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.com