Verse & Sip: Letter Writing Workshop

Step into the candlelit quiet of the Brontë Birthplace for an evening that blends creativity, history, and a touch of old-world intrigue. In this special Verse & Sip workshop, guests are invited into the intimate world of historic correspondence. Beginning with an introduction to letterlocking, a centuries-old practice of folding and securing letters before the use of envelopes, guests will discover how messages were once carefully constructed, protected, and imbued with meaning through folding techniques and wax seals. We'll explore historic examples, including the method famously used by Mary, Queen of Scots for her final letter, before arriving at Victorian-era practices, such as those used by the Brontës.

Guests will then enjoy a hands‑on session of writing, folding, and sealing their own letters, guided in the very rooms where the Brontë siblings first opened their eyes to the world.

All materials and refreshments are included in the ticket price