Norton conyers has finally been unveiled to the public after its 30 year restoration to ensure the house was returned to its former glory.
Norton conyers attic.
Charlotte brontë was reportedly captivated when she saw the room in the stately home of norton conyers north yorkshire on a visit in 1839.
The novelist heard how in the 18th century a madwoman.
The legend of a mad woman who was confined in the attic in the previous century is said to have provided the inspiration for the mad mrs rochester in her novel jane eyre.
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.
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.
Charlotte visited norton conyers in 1839 and knew the story of the mansion s madwoman probably epileptic or pregnant with an illegitimate child who had been kept locked in an attic 60 years.