The Brontës by the Sea Including Six Walks

Charlotte and Anne Brontë, the famous novelists, loved the seaside. This illustrated book is an account of their various visits, spanning fourteen years, to Scarborough, Bridlington, Filey and Hornsea on the Yorkshire Coast.Charlotte first holidayed in Bridlington with her friend Ellen Nussey in 1839. Anne begged to be taken to her beloved Scarborough when she realised she was dying and she is buried above the town in St Mary's Churchyard. Later, Charlotte walked the magnificent cliffs and sweeping bays of the coast in sadness when all her siblings had died. In Agnes Grey by Anne the town A..... referred to is Scarborough and in Villette by Charlotte the town of Bretton is based on Bridlington. Six easy walks in the footsteps of the famous novelists are included, complete with maps.