Who’s Behind the Brontë Channel? Q&A, Favourite Book & Fun Facts

[@user-qh8nh7oe6d]

This is the perfect place for Bronte fans. I'm glad you popped up one day on KZbin, thank you very much Kate for sharing so much. Haworth in the autumn rain, can anything be more evocative! We read a little play at school when I was 12. It was re enacting a school scene from Jane Eyre. That weekend I just sat and read the whole book. I agree with you about the sisters. Here's to many more brews with you, and thank you!

[@brontesistersuk]

In someways I love Haworth in the rain (and snow), everyone goes home and I feel I can walk about and not have to avoid the crowds. With all the trees too it sounds wonderful. I do believe if young people enjoy the books when then are in their early teens then it stays with them forever. I like the sound of many more brews, can never have too many. Thank you for watching and joining me on a rainy day in Haworth.

[@Sue-np9fp]

Hi Kate! it must have been a little piece of heaven, to be 'persuaded', by your husband to live in Haworth! So pleased you are going to continue with your Bronte content, and excited about your plans for the future-visiting some of the private houses associated with the Bronte's. love sue xxx

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for watching. I was visiting Haworth, I live not too far away but I am still pleased I move up north. I have a list of places I want to explore that are Private and I know I will be an over excited child if I get to go in. Thank you for your weekly support. x

[@Briardie]

I recently read The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and fell in love with Anne Bronte. It astounded me how one so young could write with such emotion and know what it might feel like to love someone who was on a road of self destruction through their addictions, and to suffer at their hands so cruelly. (I know she got it exact, from my own experience). It makes me wonder what the Bronte family endured while looking after their own brother, and what they also witnessed within their own community at that time. Helen Graham is such an amazingly strong female character for that time in history. I adored this novel. Wanting to find out more about Anne Bronte, I soon discovered your channel. I love your personality, style and friendly approach. I love the fun you bring to each video. The channel is exceptional in quality and production. You share so many wonderful sights and fascinating facts and interesting information. I wish you continued success on the growth of this channel, you deserve it.

[@brontesistersuk]

Anne must have seen so many sides to Branwell, him at home, in the pub, as a teacher, as a son and this must have given her an insight into how Arthur could be in Wildfell Hall. Wow, you blew me away with your lovely words. I want my videos to be the sort of thing you could imagine your friend chatting about but also showing little details that you might not see if you were not looking hard. I love making them. I wanted to be me so I never felt I was being fake, what you see in the videos is what I am like all the time and it drives my husband made when I have my silly moments. I have a giant list of topics for future videos I want to cover so watch this space.

[@jamiedianne6778]

Loved learning a bit more about you, Kate! I’m so glad this channel exists and that you share your passion for the Brontes with us all. 📚❤️

[@brontesistersuk]

Hello and thanks. So strange talking about me. I love having you all as part of my Brontë community, you make Fridays brilliant for me.

[@johngreene347]

Every video is interesting, loved the cost of running the Bronte household. Your enthusiasm is boundless and knowledge of the family is second to none. Love sitting down with a cup of coffee and watching the videos. Keep up the good work, really appreciate your hard work in producing high standard insights.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you so much. Having a great Brontë community behind me makes me want to do more. The cost of living video took an age to make, I always felt I needed to know more, endless rabbit hole. Love doing it though.

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

I really enjoy you and the fact that you are not trying to be anyone but you ❤❤❤ keep entertaining us with your unpretentious videos 😊 Thanks for sharing!!

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you, I don't think I could have kept up being fake. I don't know how people do it, I struggle to keep a lid on the silliness sometimes. Strange chatting about me though, not a topic I thought I would ever do.

[@sleeba1]

I'm glad you've found a literary niche; this makes your work more interesting, thank you for sharing.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for watching. I really enjoy making my videos and it gives me a good reason to delve into a Brontë rabbit hole.

[@kayjones2533]

Thank you for sharing your life with us Kate. Love your channel and shop. Looking forward to more of your videos whenever you can post x

[@brontesistersuk]

Looking at my list idea I don't see me cutting down to every 2 weeks just yet. Felt very strange discussing me not the Sisters. Thank you for watching.

[@sirpavirtanen4725]

Love your channel.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you so much. x

[@sarawoods1450]

You are a healthy happy grounded woman!

[@brontesistersuk]

Wow, thank you, not sure I always feel that way but I am doing my best. Thanks for watching.

[@mariemcbride3918]

Thanks for telling us about your self, it's good to hear your passion for the brontes, when I came more of aware of the brontes , when I was little always seeing all the visitors coming to haworth, I walked to top withens with the brownies when I was about 7 , I was amazed as little girl thinking this is where I live , my dad bought me jane eyre when I was a teenager , I was struggling with my anxiety last year and I was off work, so went to the village early in the morning to go to the doctors , and walking round haworth with no one there was a sense of peace for me took some lovely photos , well done on your channel it's amazing ❤❤❤

[@brontesistersuk]

I really enjoy walking around Haworth when it’s quiet, it has such a magical feel to it. I hope you are feeling better, a bit of time with Jane Eyre must help. X

[@mariemcbride3918]

@brontesistersuk it's even magical if u go on Xmas day I used to go up every Xmas day before dinner so quiet it's proper lovely walking up main street and no ones there 😊

[@brontesistersuk]

@@mariemcbride3918 I love Christmas so that would really make me smile. A bit of snow too and then I would be bouncing.

[@mariemcbride3918]

@brontesistersuk me too though to be fair going up and down main street would be a no no in snow or ice with those cobbles err no lol , trying doing it on a night out in heels , I just take them off and go bare foot lol , I've changed my profile pic just for u one of my early morning photos xxx

[@brontesistersuk]

@@mariemcbride3918 the sky looks lovely in your photo. Was it the summer? I watched the lady on her horse on the cobbles once I thought she must have the best core muscle to do that. One brave lady. Hadn't thought of high-heels, that would be tricky. xx

[@johngreene347]

You won't be disappointed by the road to Haworth. I come from County Down. Patrick's home was in Rathfriland, again County Down. When you read the book you'll see the connections to Wuthering Heights and especially Heathcliffe. Not spoilers but fact is stranger than fiction! I shall finish Villlette, I'm finishing another book given to me (John Buchan written) then I'll move onto the Tennant Of wildfell hall. The lady in charge of this channel is a gem. Her enthusiasm and wisdom is magnificent.

[@brontesistersuk]

Now you make me want to read the book even more, my list is far too long, maybe it's time to make a Christmas list. :-) Thank you for your kind words.

[@CatherineAragon1536]

I own that book. I read it also as a teenager. I think I need to get it out and read it again. I was a proper bookworm when I was younger. I have gotten away from reading much lately. I need to get back into it. Now that I am a mum to eight children of my own, it will probably be easier to understand. I am a normal person also, so nice to meet you 😊 Kate. I have a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies with a minor in English. I like to read, watch KZbin, and crochet a bit. I have eight children and live in the United States. Still looking forward to seeing your videos on finding the best cake shops that you promised me the last time we spoke. I have a dream of coming to the UK, visiting friends I met online, and having proper scones with clotted cream and jam and a good cuppa. As well as paying my respects to Katherine of Aragon's grave in Peterborough cathedral. She is one of my most favourite people in history and I wish I could sit down with her and have a nice cuppa and a chin wag.

[@brontesistersuk]

Wow, 8 children, I’m surprised you have time to brush your teeth let alone read. 😂 I am still planning of hunting out the best brew and cake, I can’t wait. Do try to reread some of the novels, I was so surprised by how adult Kate saw it compared to young Kate. One day you will come to England and visit all these places and I promise the tea and scones will be delicious. Thank you for saying hi and watch this space for a tea review. 😂

[@rosalindperkins6744]

Im so pleased you started this channel, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and the I am fascinated by the Brontë sisters and their novels but also their everyday lives. You are so relatable which is another reason I enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!

[@brontesistersuk]

Their lives are so fascinating. I can’t get enough of the little everyday stuff. I love looking at everyday objects like the teapots and plate designs in the parsonage, it’s a window into their normal side of life. Thank you for coming along on my adventures and being part of this little community.

[@stephen5548]

“It’s not about the equipment, it’s about the content”. Well said! Is there a trip to Belgium in the future? Love your shows. Thanks for doing them. I

[@brontesistersuk]

I must admit I did have that on my Wishlist to go to Brussels. You have me thinking now. I've watched so many KZbin videos and they go on about this fancy camera and this fancy microphone and its seems so pointless. If what you already have is good enough why buy more "stuff"? Plus, I always have my phone so can get random photos that I can use in videos.

[@MonicaDescalzi]

Loved your video. You didn't need to say you weren't academically qualified, but it was nice of you. TBH I really don't care --- lots of people become experts just by doing research on things they're interested in & so have you. On the contrary, it helps create a pleasant informal atmosphere. I think WH is the best Brontë novel, though my fave woud be JE. TTOWH is very good but you really have to be in the mood. I absolutely love Anne, her honesty and sense of purpose and commitment, but Charlotte is like a friend that keeps me company when I'm feeling low. And for some reason I like to imagine Emily baking bread at the Parsonage. I find their lives and the social history approach endlessly fascinating. Looking foward to whatever you may wish to show us or discuss in your next video.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you, I wanted people to know that I'm just a fan like them and like what you said, if you have a passion for a topic then that is enough. But also, didn't want to mislead anyone in thinking I was an expert because I'm not. I get things wrong sometimes. I did think about going back to education and concentrating on the Brontes but a wise friend of mind said "Why?, you are doing what you love already without that bit of paper saying you are qualified". I think being in the right mood for a certain book is very true, if I am tired or upset I can't read Wuthering Heights, it makes me angry. But Jane Eyre I can ready anytime.

[@MonicaDescalzi]

@brontesistersuk FWIW I totally agree with your friend.

[@brontesistersuk]

@@MonicaDescalzi thank you, the advice saved me a lot of time and money so it was great advice.

[@butterflygirlenergy]

A lovely cosy chat! Thank you for sharing your story with us! I'm so glad you started your beautiful channel 🥰✨

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for your kind comment, I’m having so much fun.

[@grahamhumphreys3086]

over the past few months, I've really enjoyed your videos, and enthusiasm for the brontes..I hope you continue to make more Bronte content in 2025..your narration, editing skills are excellent...😊

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for your support. I have so many ideas on bits of paper, my phone and in my head with ideas for more videos so I don't see me stopping anytime soon.

[@stephaniec3619]

This was a wonderful video! The first book I read was Withering Heights when I was a teenager. When I was in university studying for and English degree I read all of Charlotte Brontes work. After I finished school and I was in my 20’s I discovered Anne Bronte. I read Agnes Gray and thought it was a good book and then I discovered The Tennant of Wildfell Hall and that was it for me! Anne immediately became my favourite sister. You make an excellent point about Tennant though: I should reread it as a mother, I think I’ll pick up more than I did in my 20’s. Thank you so much for making this channel and sharing this part of your life with all of us! I, for one, really appreciate it!❤

[@brontesistersuk]

Hello and thank you. Wildfell Hall is a great read and yes, do read now, it changes how you feel about Helen. I didn't think I would be it made me write emotional.

[@stephaniec3619]

@ it’s ok, I totally get it!

[@LizziebelleXOX]

Enjoyed getting to know you Kate. I love Jane Eyre. Thank you for creating such a wondering space for bronte fans to come your videos are so informative and inspiring. I’m telling all my bookish friends about your channel ☺️

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you so much, I am so pleased you are enjoying my videos. I do feel we have a lovely community of Bronte fans here, everyone has great questions, comments and ideas. If you ever want me to look into something, let me know.

[@melissabaker8690]

I am so happy that I found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for watching and coming along with me. It’s so nice to have such a lovely community of Brontë people.

[@brontesaurusrex7235]

Wildfell Hall has a special place in my heart. I wrote my college thesis on why it wasn't as popular as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, and I'd probably say it's the most important book of all their work. Wuthering Heights will probably always be my favorite, though Also funnily enough, so I found this set of Bronte books that had been adapted for young readers (nine, give or take), and I've been encouraging my students to take a look at them. Apparently one kid got REALLY into Wildfell Hall

[@brontesistersuk]

You are the perfect teacher to me then, getting your students into them young is great. I bet you were so happy when they told you he/she liked the book. Thank you for watching and I am surprised how many people are saying they enjoyed Wildfell Hall, it's not spoken of so much so I assumed it was just a few of us who liked it.

[@IsobelHouseman]

Thank you for sharing this Kate, I really enjoyed the video. I think The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is also my favourite. I read it recently and it blew me away to be honest. To think that Anne was such a young woman when she wrote it, such a powerful book. Loving the channel and also my gorgeous 'Anne' necklace!

[@brontesistersuk]

I think Anne must have been a good listener and picked up on all the stories she heard in town and from Tabby the servant and this gave her ideas for Wildfell Hall. I am so pleased you are still enjoying your necklace. x

[@gaynorbrook837]

Thank you Kate😊you’re always so encouraging 💚🙏🏻x

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching.

[@sezhouse7897]

Thank you. My favourite book is jane eyre. Looks like fabulous place to live.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you for joining me. Can't beat a Bronte book on a wet day.

[@isabellemenez5704]

I love your channel, glad to know you some more 💜

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you. Very strange talking about myself though.

[@peregrinearc]

I personally love the high quality music haha. Lovely video. ❤🎉 very glad I found your channel. Take care.

[@brontesistersuk]

My music was a result of leaving my microphone on whilst looking for a pen, I thought it would be a shame for everyone to miss my song!!! :-) Thank you for being part of my community of Bronte friends.

[@bluumz-n-veg]

Nice Q&A, thanks! Re: equipment... when people ask about what equipment is used, they generally want specifics, ie: which phone/camera you use, what microphone, which editing program, what tripod/gimbal, etc. Links appreciated. I'd love to know more!

[@brontesistersuk]

Thanks for watching. Sorry, didn't think of that. Here my items: Microphone (attach to iPhone) - amzn.eu/d/97FrYte Tripod - amzn.eu/d/icUrrEO Phone - Just an iPhone

[@bluumz-n-veg]

@@brontesistersuk Thanks! I'm not the one that originally asked the question but I'm always curious, too. 🙂

[@Jenoo01]

Heys, I found you this year & I'm so happy! Love haworth, love your history & detailed info vids. Keep up the good work. Your a lovely watch Jenny 📚

[@brontesistersuk]

Thanks Jenny for watching. I am having such a great time and having this lovely community of Bronte people is such a bonus.

[@andeeanko7079]

Nice to meet you Kate! I'm fairly new to your channel. I'm an American living in Yorkshire. Haworth is one of the very first places my (now ex) husband took me! I had just read Jane Eyre for the first time and loved it. I soon went on to devour many of the sisters' novels and later their poetry. I'm actually thinking of going to Haworth tomorrow. ❤📖📚

[@brontesistersuk]

Welcome to my channel and welcome to Yorkshire. You must head to Haworth, this time of year it’s is beautiful. Once you start reading their work you can’t stop. Thank you for watching my videos, I am so grateful.

[@denisehill7769]

There was a copy of Jane Eyre in our house when I was a kid, with a torn page in it - part of the text on that page was Rochester's comment to Jane, "You shall walk up the pyramids of Egypt!" I was keen on Egyptian stuff having seen the Tutankhamun exhibition at the British Museum, so started to read the book. Quickly realised it had nothing to do with Egyptology but I was drawn in anyway; as the ten year old girl I was then, Jane's sad life with the Reeds and her awful experiences of school were both horrible and riveting. Because of my age I didn't always understand a lot of the passages (the Bewick's bird book being one of them lol!) but the overall Gothic atmos certainly came across. Around the same time there was a BBC TV adaptation of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston, and both of them were for me, the ideal Jane and Mr Rochester - need to see if I can find this on KZbin. It also had cuddly Megs Jenkins as Mrs Fairfax. Like a lot of old TV stuff it's probably massively dated by now! As I grew up the rest of the book began to make sense for me and to this day I love immersing into Jane's life. I've read other authors of the period and none of them (for me) have the Bronte's immediacy and plain, readable grasp on life. I also enjoyed Mrs Gaskell's Life of Charlotte too. While I also loved Wuthering Heights, the other Bronte books had less of a grip on me, just personal liking, but I am in so much awe of the Bronte's for writing such brilliant books against the background of their lives in the parsonage. They feel like authentic women who we could so easily choose as friends today. Many years ago my (now) husband and I stayed at near Ponden Hall and we had a pint of Theakston's in the Wuthering Heights pub. Happy days! I love your videos, they're a beautiful calm oasis which I really value and appreciate. Thank you. (love your music choices too)

[@brontesistersuk]

Hello and welcome. Thank you for telling me about your introduction to the Brontes, I agree that I too didn't understand the book fully when I first (or second time) read it. But, the story was in my head and as I grew I started to see more because I understood more. The book grew up with me you could say. The BBC 1973 Jane Eyre is great, I haven't seen it in a long time and it is on the internet to watch but not via KZbin so I better not mention where (KZbin might not like it) but easy to Google and find. I am rereading Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of Charlotte at the moment but I dip in and out of it so haven't got as far as I would have liked. I am hoping this reread will help me understand Mrs Gaskell better too. You should head back to Haworth again, not much as changed in some ways, the moors have more signs and the shops change hands from time to time but it is still a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for watching and joining me on my adventures, I am struggling with music, it seems some love it and some hate it and I am not sure what to do with it. My aim was always to have videos that make you stop thinking about normal life and have a small amount of time in the Brontes' world. I pleased they are doing that for you. Thanks again.

[@denisehill7769]

@@brontesistersuk It's hard to please everyone, best to do what you feel sounds right. I'll have a look for the TV series, thank you! I remember the last time we were in Haworth it was so cold it cut your nose in two, especially walking up the main street! There was a bookshop that had some interesting stuff in it too. We will definitely go back - I'd love to overnight there, as we both love Yorkshire (you are lucky!!) Spending time in the Bronte's world is just about perfect. With a cuppa of course :) xx

[@johngreene347]

Just bought the book. Im looking forward to reading it. In the middle of Villette, slow read. I would recommend the road to Haworth book. It was fascinating to see the connection with County Down where im from.

[@brontesistersuk]

Love a book recommendation, I don't need much telling to go shopping for more books. :-) I struggled with Villette I must admit, the pace is slower. Get the audiobook of it and then you can listen whilst doing cleaning and things, it's a great way to absorb the story when you are struggling. Or, move onto Wildfell Hall and hold on tight, it's a rollercoaster of a story.

[@geoffreydutton2234]

Wonderful videos Kate.

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you and I am glad you liked it. Strange video to make compare to my normal one.

[@CurtRowlett]

So very nice to meet you, Kate. 😀

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you, I thought it was about time I told everyone a little about myself.

[@sirikverndokk3564]

Hello, Kate - I really like your Video Podcasts about the Brontë sisters!. ✏🌿🍁⚘. Perhaps I' ve said it before, but I must repeat it.:) . Very nice to know something about you - and your beginning in the interest of this family - especially of Anne, Emily and Charlotte. Would you like to make a subject on their relation with their brother Branwell? Or maybe you've done that already? I love to see your filming from Haworth as well.. I've just been there,- and I ate my soup at the Fleece Inn sunday 20 of october. And had some good cappuccino there - and half a pint ( all very tasty!) So of course I'm looking forward to be there again - as I live in Norway.. I saw the exhibition about the siblings' childhood that sunday, and had some interesting chats with the museum guides. Love it! ❤ Wish you well then - and good luck in your work with the Brontës! These themes are so many, and so fascinating! Enjoy a nice brew this evening - 🍵🍯🥧 - from Siri. (in my art studio outside Oslo.) ✏🖍🖌🌿🍁 :)

[@brontesistersuk]

Hello again. Thank you for watching. I've been asked so many questions that I thought I would share some of me with everyone. I hope to do a Branwell video and even started something a while ago but felt I didn't have all the info I wanted so will go back and start again one day. I'm glad you got to have a half pint in the Fleece Inn, they do keep a good beer there (or some my husband says). It's crazy to think you have watched me chatting on whilst in Oslo. I have just had an excellent brew before I started looking at my comments, can never have too many,

[@johngreene347]

Hi.....I was thinking of visiting Haworth. I live in Northern Ireland; I'd be arriving on the Friday then leaving the following Tuesday. Is there enough around the area to warrant this lenght of stay? Love your videos......

[@brontesistersuk]

Hello. If you like walking, Brontes and little shops then yes. I am not sure if the Railway is still open and running this time of year, you will need to see. There are so many walks out on the moors and all the B&Bs, pubs etc can guide you where to go. The Bronte Parsonage is a good few hours to look around, the church too and the little shops is a few hours too. Check out if there are any events happening at the Parsonage or in places like Cobbles and Clay and the the book shop, Wave Of Nostalgia. Also, sometimes there is a Craft Market in the Reading Rooms. If you have a car you could drive out to some of the other villages and check out more Bronte places like Thornton but there isn't much to see/do there at the moment. Get onto Google and see what you can find. Hope you have a nice time. x

[@Екатерина21]

Правда ли, что в Британии любят больше "Грозовой перевал"? В России больше издавали "Джейн Эйр".

[@brontesistersuk]

Hard question, we might need to do a poll to find out. Thanks for watching.

[@yorkshirepudding9860]

Thanks for sharing. I just completed a reread of Tennant of Wildfall Hall, it’s such a good book.

[@brontesistersuk]

It is isn’t it. Maybe rereading it brings something new out of it. Glad you liked it as much as I did. Thanks for coming along with me.

[@my-mysknitsaloon]

Sorry but when you said you're nobody that's not true ! The greatest people in the world came/ come from humble backgrounds. You're adorable Kate. Tackilitack 🤍🦋🤍

[@brontesistersuk]

Thank you, that is so sweet. I’ll tell my husband you said I’m adorable and watch him laugh. 😂