Branwell Brontë
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James Hogg died today in 1836. Hogg was something of a literary hero to me as a boy.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
James Hogg died today in 1836. Hogg was something of a literary hero to me as a boy.
The Primitive Methodists open their own chapel in Haworth today in 1836, signalling increasing religious unrest in the village.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The Primitive Methodists open their own chapel in Haworth today in 1836, signalling increasing religious unrest in the village.
My father and I write to William Robinson today in 1835 to request for myself further painting lessons.
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
My father and I write to William Robinson today in 1835 to request for myself further painting lessons.
Today in 1809 my father explained in a letter that he did not marry non-conformist Mary Burder as it might harm future promotion prospects.
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Today in 1809 my father explained in a letter that he did not marry non-conformist Mary Burder as it might harm future promotion prospects.
My sister Charlotte's first novel, Jane Eyre, was published today in 1847.
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My sister Charlotte's first novel, Jane Eyre, was published today in 1847.
My father, Patrick, performs his first duties as curate of Wethersfield, Essex today in 1806.
October 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My father, Patrick, performs his first duties as curate of Wethersfield, Essex today in 1806.
Sowerby Bridge railway station opened today in 1840, where I was employed as assistant clerk-in-charge.
October 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Sowerby Bridge railway station opened today in 1840, where I was employed as assistant clerk-in-charge.
Today in 1802 was my father's first day at Cambridge University.
October 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today in 1802 was my father's first day at Cambridge University.
I was buried today in 1848, alongside my family in Haworth Church (with the exception of Anne, who is buried in Scarborough).
September 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I was buried today in 1848, alongside my family in Haworth Church (with the exception of Anne, who is buried in Scarborough).
I died today in 1848, at the age of 31. Despite the popular stories, I did not die standing up.
September 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I died today in 1848, at the age of 31. Despite the popular stories, I did not die standing up.
Haworth's Dissenting population refused today in 1835 to pay the church rate, leaving just £10 to maintain the church for the next year.
September 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Haworth's Dissenting population refused today in 1835 to pay the church rate, leaving just £10 to maintain the church for the next year.
My mother, Maria, was buried in the vault near the altar under Haworth Church today in 1821.
September 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My mother, Maria, was buried in the vault near the altar under Haworth Church today in 1821.
My mother, Maria, died today in 1821. Some say her loss was a huge influence on my work. It is more probably the loss of my sister, Maria.
September 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My mother, Maria, died today in 1821. Some say her loss was a huge influence on my work. It is more probably the loss of my sister, Maria.
I had today in 1835 what was supposed to be my last lesson with William Robinson. My style - and my faults - owe much to Robinson.
September 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I had today in 1835 what was supposed to be my last lesson with William Robinson. My style - and my faults - owe much to Robinson.
Today in 1830, Charlotte translated the first book of Voltaire's 'La Henriade' into one of her miniature books at the age of 14.
August 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today in 1830, Charlotte translated the first book of Voltaire's 'La Henriade' into one of her miniature books at the age of 14.
My father, Patrick, was ordained as a deacon at Fulham chapel today in 1806.
August 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My father, Patrick, was ordained as a deacon at Fulham chapel today in 1806.
My father took Charlotte to join Mary and Elizabeth at Cowan Bridge today in 1824. The school would go on to inspire Lowood in Jane Eyre.
August 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My father took Charlotte to join Mary and Elizabeth at Cowan Bridge today in 1824. The school would go on to inspire Lowood in Jane Eyre.
I set myself up as a professional portrait painter in Bradford today in 1838.
July 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I set myself up as a professional portrait painter in Bradford today in 1838.
Emily and Anne, though separated (Emily in Haworth, Anne in Scarborough) both wrote diary papers today in 1841.
July 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Emily and Anne, though separated (Emily in Haworth, Anne in Scarborough) both wrote diary papers today in 1841.
My younger sister, Emily Jane Brontë, was born today in 1818. And, no, I didn't write 'Wuthering Heights', she did.
July 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
My younger sister, Emily Jane Brontë, was born today in 1818. And, no, I didn't write 'Wuthering Heights', she did.
I drafted a letter to the Royal Academy today in 1835. But it was never sent, and plans for me to apply for a place come to nothing.
July 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I drafted a letter to the Royal Academy today in 1835. But it was never sent, and plans for me to apply for a place come to nothing.
I received a letter from Mr Robinson today in 1845, dismissing me from his employ. The letter called my behaviour "bad beyond expression". I would tell people I had been engaged in an affair with his wife. The truth is rather more complicated than that...
July 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I received a letter from Mr Robinson today in 1845, dismissing me from his employ. The letter called my behaviour "bad beyond expression". I would tell people I had been engaged in an affair with his wife. The truth is rather more complicated than that...
I was baptised today in 1817. Unfortunately, I would go on to have a troubled relationship with my faith.
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I was baptised today in 1817. Unfortunately, I would go on to have a troubled relationship with my faith.
My older sisters, Maria and Elizabeth, left for the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge today in 1824. The school would ultimately claim their lives, and live on in infamy as Lowood in Charlotte's novel 'Jane Eyre'.
July 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
My older sisters, Maria and Elizabeth, left for the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge today in 1824. The school would ultimately claim their lives, and live on in infamy as Lowood in Charlotte's novel 'Jane Eyre'.
Charlotte wrung a three week holiday from the Whites, arriving back in Haworth today in 1841.
June 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Charlotte wrung a three week holiday from the Whites, arriving back in Haworth today in 1841.