Robinson Reflections Part 3: Paper Chase — The Story of Mary Robinson’s Arranged Marriage
pp. 219-239(21) Author: Gamble, Bob
Abstract:‘Paper Chase’ is the third of three complementary articles collected as ‘Robinson Reflections’.* It further examines the reactions of the Robinson and Brontë families in the period following Branwell’s dismissal from Thorp Green Hall in July 1845. By linking the papermaking industry in Airedale to that in Derbyshire’s Derwent valley, the work provides evidence that the arrival in Keighley in late 1848 of the newly-married Mary Robinson/Clapham (daughter of Lydia Robinson) was not an accident of fate, but a deliberately planned arrangement driven by the business and political interests of her uncle, William Evans MP of Allestree Hall.
Read more: Brontë Studies. Volume 38. Issue 3
pp. 219-239(21) Author: Gamble, Bob
Abstract:‘Paper Chase’ is the third of three complementary articles collected as ‘Robinson Reflections’.* It further examines the reactions of the Robinson and Brontë families in the period following Branwell’s dismissal from Thorp Green Hall in July 1845. By linking the papermaking industry in Airedale to that in Derbyshire’s Derwent valley, the work provides evidence that the arrival in Keighley in late 1848 of the newly-married Mary Robinson/Clapham (daughter of Lydia Robinson) was not an accident of fate, but a deliberately planned arrangement driven by the business and political interests of her uncle, William Evans MP of Allestree Hall.
Read more: Brontë Studies. Volume 38. Issue 3
I think for sure it was for business...but one also must remember the first daughter, also named Lydia, ran off with an actor...that would speed up arrangements for the other girls I'm thinking, beside Mrs. R wants to be Lady Scott and get them married
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI don't know why those girls didn't write a memoir about Anne in later life. Perhaps they were afraid to stir all that again.
What is significant is Anne made such an impression on the R girls they made a trip to Haworth to see Anne even after the Branwell's dismissal ... It was not easy to get to Haworth...as CB pointed out
They must of loved Anne . Charlotte is always amazed at Anne's accomplishments , be it a letter or the success of her work at Thorp Green!
Thanks for this post . Every bit of information is important as it often links to another