Poetry Book Launch at Brontë Parsonage Museum

Local poet Lydia Macpherson to present new pamphlet inspired by Haworth

The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth will host the launch of a new poetry pamphlet titled The Heights by local poet Lydia Macpherson. The event is scheduled for 7pm on 23 April 2026 and will last for one hour.

About the poet and her work

Lydia Macpherson currently lives in the last inhabited house before Top Withens, a location closely associated with the Brontë sisters and widely believed to have inspired the setting for Wuthering Heights. Her family has historical ties to the area; her five times great-grandfather, Jonas Sunderland, farmed Top Withens during the Brontës’ lifetime.

The Heights is published by Calder Valley Poetry. This is not Macpherson’s first collection; her debut book, Love Me Do, was published by Salt in 2014 and won the Crashaw Prize.

Event details

• Date and time: 23 April 2026, 19:00–20:00
• Location: The Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, BD22 8DR
• Ticket price: £5 (general admission)

Tickets can be purchased in advance. The museum is a well-known cultural venue that frequently hosts literary and heritage events related to the Brontë family and the surrounding area.

Context and significance

The landscape and history of Haworth continue to influence artists and writers, maintaining the area’s reputation as a source of creative inspiration. Lydia Macpherson’s connection to the region and her family history add a personal dimension to her poetry, which explores themes linked to the local heritage.

For those interested in poetry, local history, or the legacy of the Brontë sisters, the launch offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary work rooted in this distinctive cultural setting.

More information about the event and ticket booking is available through the Brontë Parsonage Museum’s official channels.