Fans flock to Brontë home after release of Wuthering Heights

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26 Feb 2026 • 7:58 PM MYT
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  • A new wave of "Brontëmania" has swept through the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, West Yorkshire, following the release of a film adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
  • The film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and released on 13 February, has led to a "mind-blowing" surge in interest in Emily Brontë's classic novel.
  • Mia Ferullo, the museum's digital engagement officer, reports that this renewed fascination is prompting many to read the book and visit the historic home for the first time.
  • The enduring appeal of the Brontës is further fuelled by discussions of an upcoming TV adaptation of Jane Eyre" starring Aimee Lou Wood.
  • Literary pilgrimages to the Brontës' home began in the late 19th century, with visitors seeking to connect with the authors in the place that inspired their works.

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