Monthly Archives: August 2010

Why Am I Walking in Emily’s Footsteps?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

This morning as I was walking on the treadmill, I was thinking about this journey I’ve been on with Emily Brontë. How could a woman who was born nearly 200 years ago, so capture my imagination? It all began waaaaaaaaaaay … Continue reading →

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Emily Bronte and Eating Brownies

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Tonight I will be eating brownies. It’s one of my weaknesses. What does Emily Brontë have to do with brownies, you ask? Well… nothing, really. Except that at her home, Emily did much of the baking. In fact, a visitor … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat in the Peak District of England

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

I can’t believe I’ve gone this far without talking about one of my most favorite things: food! I did find several fantastic places to eat, two of them right here in Hathersage. Elliotts was a delightful little place we went … Continue reading →

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Little John’s Grave is in Hathersage

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Our first base of operations for this journey through time is situated in the tiny town of Hathersage. Pronounced hathers-edge (meaning “heather’s-edge”), this quaint little place is only about 3 blocks long. Charlotte used North Lees Hall as the inspiration … Continue reading →

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Filming Near North Lees Hall

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

Pride & Prejudice (2005 production) with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen was filmed throughout this lovely area in England called the Peak District. Remember that scene where Keira is standing on the edge of a huge rock, the wind rushing … Continue reading →

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How To Have a Holiday in a Historic Building

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

For me, planning the trip is half the fun. I spend weeks searching the web for the best places to stay. I find that where I sleep at night is incredibly important. If I don’t feel safe, or it’s not … Continue reading →

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Going Inside North Lees Hall

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Here is the view from my bedroom window on the top floor of North Lees Hall. Next is a photo of the room itself. And here I am walking up the old, worn wood stairs. Ok, my friends, I have … Continue reading →

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Photos of North Lees Hall

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

I’d like to share more photos of the incredible North Lees Hall. For that first day of travel, we flew from Seattle to London, rented a car, and then drove north for about 4 hours. As we got closer and … Continue reading →

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We Begin Our Journey

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

We begin our journey through time in the Hathersage, a small town in Peak District of England. I was amazed to find that a very special place called North Lees Hall was actually property available for weekly rental. Around 1845, … Continue reading →

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Are You a ScribbleManiac?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

Do you enjoy reading, writing, scribbling down your ideas and thoughts? Do you love learning about places, old but new to you, and the people who lived in them? If you do, I’ll bet you are a ScribbleManiac at heart, … Continue reading →

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