What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Patrick Brontë father of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne. Was born here on 17th March 1777.
Rev Patrick Brontë was the father of the renowned Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, as well as Branwell; he significantly influenced their literary development and is remembered for his role in nurturing one of the most celebrated families in English literature.
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Photo: Albert Bridge on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0