Haworth Parish Church
Haworth Parish Church
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Jandanda
Barnsley, UK232 contributions
Sep 2022
We visited recently and also explored the churchyard. It is very beautiful and gave us the opportunity to reflect at a time in our lives when we really need it. The location, high up near the parsonage is very beautiful and we left feeling very much at peace.
Written September 2, 2022
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TriciaBishop
Bradford, UK1,429 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
It's the first time I've been inside the church, though I've walked around the churchyard on previous visits. It's very beautiful and peaceful within with a plaque to mark where the Bronte family are buried along with other documents on display related to the family.
The graves outside are also fascinating to look at dating back many centuries. I was amazed to see the resting place of the last highway man to be hanged. Very interesting place to wander around.
The graves outside are also fascinating to look at dating back many centuries. I was amazed to see the resting place of the last highway man to be hanged. Very interesting place to wander around.
Written August 4, 2022
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maisymeg
Wigan, UK2,647 contributions
Oct 2020
We walked up the very steep cobbled streets which had some lovely shops and cafes to the top where the Bronte museum and church are located and although the inside of the church was closed we were able to walk around the grounds and the old graveyard where there were some information boards which gave details about the Bronte family and their mostly short lives.
The life expectancy in the area must have been so low in the past, as many graves are for young children and not many people were over the age of 30.
There is also a Sunday School nearby which the father Patrick established and where Charlotte Bronte taught. Amazingly Patrick outlived all his children by many years and died at the grand age of 84.
The buildings look in good condition from the outside and create a peaceful, past atmosphere.
We weren't particularly interested in the history of the Brontes prior to visiting Haworth village, but having had a walk around the area we'll definitely come back and book tickets to go inside the Parsonage, which we just saw a glimpse of from the outside. We hadn't prebooked and there were no last minute slots available but it will give us a good reason to return to this lovely place.
The life expectancy in the area must have been so low in the past, as many graves are for young children and not many people were over the age of 30.
There is also a Sunday School nearby which the father Patrick established and where Charlotte Bronte taught. Amazingly Patrick outlived all his children by many years and died at the grand age of 84.
The buildings look in good condition from the outside and create a peaceful, past atmosphere.
We weren't particularly interested in the history of the Brontes prior to visiting Haworth village, but having had a walk around the area we'll definitely come back and book tickets to go inside the Parsonage, which we just saw a glimpse of from the outside. We hadn't prebooked and there were no last minute slots available but it will give us a good reason to return to this lovely place.
Written October 15, 2020
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Colette S
Cork, Ireland106 contributions
Nov 2021
If you're visiting the Bronte Parsongage, you might as well visit Howarth Parish Church in front of it. It's not the original church that Patrick Bronte preached in but the church itself is still worth a visit if only for the stained glass windows and Bronte memorbilia. The Brontes (excluding Anne) are all buried underneath the church too.
Written November 30, 2021
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sabatinitennis
London, UK3,652 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
The church has been closed a fair bit lately due to internal redecorating and now that spotlights have been installed it's a whole lot better inside.
It was a shame that the old church was knocked down, but the famous literary family are commemorated in this one and Emily and others are buried here.
Worth a visit for sure.
It was a shame that the old church was knocked down, but the famous literary family are commemorated in this one and Emily and others are buried here.
Worth a visit for sure.
Written October 10, 2021
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Helen K
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Jul 2021 • Couples
We visited Haworth Parish Church & were welcomed by friendly volunteers who were very informative & happy to share their knowledge. We were free to wander around the church at our own pace while the organist played some beautiful hymns. There are also cards & souvenirs to purchase on your way out.
Written August 3, 2021
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PandFB
wirral365 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
In truth we came to Howarth not really knowing what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed our visit. As you would expect it was very busy but everyone was trying to “social distance” as was feasible. The road up to the Church is a delight in itself and the Church and it’s environs did not disappoint. Inside and at the nearby schoolhouse and Parsonage it is possible to imagine the Bronte family going about their lives. We had not realised that the family are buried within the church itself which made the visit all the more worthwhile. A true piece of British cultural history.
Written August 31, 2021
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Lizzie
North Yorkshire, UK4 contributions
Jan 2020
I visited here with my parents for my graduation weekend. I spoke to a lady who must have been a volunteer who was very knowledgable, informative and lovely! she knew so much about the stain glass windows, the panelling, the history of the church, and of Patrick Bronte and his legacy. it was such a pleasure to chat to her - so thank you very much to that kind lady.
if you're visiting, do have a close look near the back right of the church as it is where Maria and Charlotte are buried. there are some hidden tombstones on the floor for Emily Bronte and a picture of Charlotte on the pew window sill too. lots of great hidden gems if you keep your eyes peeled!
if you're visiting, do have a close look near the back right of the church as it is where Maria and Charlotte are buried. there are some hidden tombstones on the floor for Emily Bronte and a picture of Charlotte on the pew window sill too. lots of great hidden gems if you keep your eyes peeled!
Written February 4, 2020
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Roy C
Shoeburyness, UK122 contributions
Dec 2019
Haworth Parish Church is such a lovely church. It is so atmospheric especially with the bulk of the Bronte family buried in the vault and it was like one was saying goodbye to them. The church itself is small and compact and I can imagine during a service it is especiually gratifying to sit through one. Very Good
Written January 24, 2020
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Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,577 contributions
Oct 2022
An interesting graveyard with an unusually large number of horizontal 'table' tombs. The church has old stone slabs covering the path down to the main street and the old school is nearby. The church is well maintained and has a CofE electronic donation set up. The church only dates from 1879, but it has a side chapel dedicated to Brontes.
Written October 26, 2022
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D D
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Hi would you not be able to move the bin from right next to the entrance steps, gets in the way of photographs
Gadget1950
Manchester, UK388 contributions
You could always get a small group of people to stand in front of the bin.
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