# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Sir James and Lady Janet Kay-Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall knew both Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell, in fact they introduced the two writers to each other. Their friendship with both women features in this new biography of Charlotte Bronte.

Based almost entirely on rarely seen private letters, "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: Her Last Years and the Scandal that Made Her" by Graham Watson sheds new light on the dramatic events of Brontë’s turbulent last years of grief, fulfilment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death, when her friends and family battled to control how history would remember her. It presents a different, darker take on one of the most famous women writers of the nineteenth century, showing Charlotte to be a strong but flawed individual. 

Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte's life, writing, and death as well as his own research and writing of this book. Copies of "The Invention of Charlotte Bronte" will be on sale and Graham will be happy to sign them. 

£8 per person, includes entry to the Hall. This event is part of 'Charlotte Bronte day' at Gawthorpe Hall celebrating her novels and life with mini book making, storytelling and crafts for children and families. 

Author Graham Watson is a specialist in the Brontës and Elizabeth Gaskell, and he is currently researching Victorian literary identities at the University of Glasgow. 

This event is in the Nursery on the second floor of Gawthorpe Hall, accessed by the main staircase. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burnley/the-invention-of-charlotte-bronte-talk-and-book-signing/200030023030332
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Burnley
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Gawthorpe Hall
- **lat**: 53.8027
- **long**: -2.2948
- **full address**: Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing being held?
  - **A:** The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing?
  - **A:** The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing is organized by Lancashire Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - Talk and Book Signing is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burnley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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