Description Four literary houses celebrated International Women’s Day with a look at the Brontë sisters, Harriet Martineau, Elizabeth Gaskell, Fredrika Bremer and their earlier predecessors. Step into the worlds of these novelists 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? Discover and celebrate iconic women writers who shaped our world through collaboration and community for International Women’s Day. ‘I found these talks the best yet. And the bar was high!’ Feedback from previous attendee Speakers Dr Kim Simpson, Deputy Director at Chawton House Andrew Stodolny, Learning Officer at the Brontë Parsonage Museum Dr Diane Duffy, Chair of the Gaskell Society Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen’s House A partnership event with Jane Austen’s House, Bronte Parsonage Museum, Chawton House and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Recorded March 2026. On purchase, you will be sent a link to this talk. Please note, due to the file size it may take a few minutes for the talk to load.
