Kunstberg in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

Charlotte and Emily Brontë

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023

1. Charlotte and Emily Brontë Marker

Inscription.
Near this site formerly stood the Pensionnat Heger where the writers Charlotte and Emily Brontë studied in 1842 - 43.

This commemorative plaque was placed here by the Brontë Society with the kind permission of the Palais des Beaux-Arts/Paleis Voor Schone Kunsten 28-9-79.

Erected 1979 by Brontë Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1842.

Location. 50° 50.656′ N, 4° 21.579′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Kunstberg. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Baron Horta and Rue Ravenstein, on the left when traveling west on Rue Baron Horta. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue Ravenstein 23, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Charlotte and Emily Brontë (within shouting distance of this marker); Hôtel Ravenstein (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Parc de Bruxelles / Warandepark / The Park of Brussels (about 150 meters away); Musée de la Dynastie / Museum van de Dynastie / The Dynasty Museum / Das Museum der Dynastie (about 150 meters away); Hommage aux Justes / Ere van de Rechtvaardigen / Tribute to the Righteous

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(about 150 meters away); Universite Libre de Bruxelles (1834 - 1984) (about 180 meters away); Godefroid de Bouillon / Godevaart van Bullioen / Godfrey of Bouillon (about 210 meters away); Eglise Saint-Jacques / Kerk Sint-Jakob / Saint Jacques’ Church / Saint-Jacques-Kirche (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.

Also see . . .
1. Brontë Family (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Brontës were a nineteenth-century literary family, born in the village of Thornton and later associated with the village of Haworth in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The sisters, Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848) and Anne (1820–1849), are well-known poets and novelists. Like many contemporary female writers, they published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. Their stories attracted attention for their passion and originality immediately following their publication. Charlotte's Jane Eyre was the first to know success, while Emily's Wuthering Heights, Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and other works were accepted as masterpieces of literature later.

Charlotte and Emily Brontë Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023

2. Charlotte and Emily Brontë Marker - wide view

(Submitted on June 10, 2023.)

2. How Brussels Changed The Brontës Forever (AnneBronte.org).

Overview: On this day in 1842 two British girls were settling down to a life that was completely alien to the one they had known. They were four hundred miles from home, in a country where the language was alien to them and the Catholic atmosphere just as foreign. They were of course Charlotte Brontë and Emily Brontë, who arrived at the Pensionnat Heger school in Brussels on 15th February 178 years ago. Today we’ll look at how this Belgian adventure affected Charlotte, Emily and Anne.

(Submitted on June 10, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.