Join our four literary houses in an evening to celebrate women writers who supported each other through female networks and creative collaboration as we mark International Women’s Day.

Step into the worlds of novelists the Brontë sisters, Elizabeth Gaskell, Fredrika Bremer and their earlier predecessors for a vivid insight into the literary connections and networks that sustained women’s writing lives. Through letters we glimpse supportive mentorships, introductions between writers, friendly editorial advice, the sharing of new publications, and lively discussion of literary ideas.

How did these groundbreaking women support and encourage others through both the written word and practical action? And what of authors like Jane Austen whose literary network was found in the books she read, rather than in literary friendships?

Celebrate online with us to discover iconic women writers who shaped our world through collaboration and community.

Speakers:
Dr Kim Simpson, Deputy Director at Chawton House
Sam Harrison, Programme Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Dr Diane Duffy, Chair of the Gaskell Society
Lizzie Dunford and Sophie Reynolds, Director and Head of Collections, Interpretation and Engagement, Jane Austen’s House

A partnership event with The Bronte Parsonage Museum, Chawton House and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

Details:
Date: Wednesday 4 March
Time: 7pm – 8.15pm
Location: This event will take place online. Join from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £6

 This event will take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join the tour in the run up to the event. 

If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the partner museums. 

Timings are given in UK time (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.