Everything going well in the Bronte bell chapel this morning. It feels like spring at last.
zaterdag 24 maart 2018
Wednesday, 21 March 2018 Aspects of the Brussels of the Brontës: The prehistory & post
An intriguing letter of 9 September 1841 has survived, written by Martha Taylor, in Koekelberg, to Ellen Nussey. It is also a somewhat confusing letter, as it seems to show that Mary Dixon was already in Brussels in September 1841: “You must write to me sometimes. George Dixon is coming here the last week in September, and you must send a letter for me to Mary to be forwarded by him.” Earlier in the letter she wrote that she was “going to begin working again very hard, now that John and Mary [Taylor] are going away” (obviously back to England).
Post Sending letters by official post was expensive, and finding alternative ways was a recurring theme in the letters of these years. Read all the article: brusselsbronte
Post Sending letters by official post was expensive, and finding alternative ways was a recurring theme in the letters of these years. Read all the article: brusselsbronte
zondag 18 maart 2018
Winter in march.
Due to the severe weather conditions, and to ensure the safety of our staff, visitors and collection, the Museum will not open today, Sunday 18 March. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.