Norton conyers the stately manor that thornfield hall is based on was filled with rumours of a mad woman who lived in the attic which is where brontë found her inspiration.
Norton conyers attic.
Charlotte bronte the attic room and jane eyre charlotte brontë visited norton conyers in 1839 when she was employed as a governess to a family called the sidgwicks.
Norton conyers has finally been unveiled to the public after its 30 year restoration to ensure the house was returned to its former glory.
Come and discover your local history by exploring the archive of the graham family of norton conyers original home of the mad woman in the attic from jane eyre.
Who was poisoned and who was the black sheep of the family.
The novelist heard how in the 18th century a madwoman.
The amazing story behind attic that inspired jane eyre charlotte brontë based thornfield hall on norton conyers and the recent history of the house deserves a novel of its own norton conyers.