THE BRONTË Society has launched its second wave of events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth.

The society has published a leaflet showcasing activities from July to December, mostly centred on the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth.

Staff are heading out into the nearby Parson’s Field on July 2 and 3 for the first Poetry At The Parsonage Festival.

The museum is joining forces with the Word Club from Leeds to tap into Yorkshire’s grassroots poetry scene in honour of the Brontë siblings’ own youthful aspirations as poets.

Charlotte Brontë’s Dark Masterpiece is the title of the latest afternoon talk at the Parsonage, on July 5 at 2pm, focusing on her celebrated final novel Villette.

The talks also include Charlotte and her friendships (August 2), the “Woman Question” (September 6), the relationship with her father (October 4), early responses were writing (November 1) and Charlotte’s ‘after life’ (December 6)

Summer holiday activities will run at the museum from July 18 to September 2, including short talks, guided walks, museum trails, hands-on history sessions, and the chance to meet some of the characters known to Charlotte during the 1800s.

Late-night Thursdays will be held on June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17 and December 15, when people can wander the museum until 8pm.

There will also be a walk to Penistone Hill on July 30 to commemorate the anniversary of Emily’s birth in 1818.

Autumn highlights include children’s writer Jacqueline Wilson, spooky storytelling, a Jane Eyre, celebration, a literary lunch with Brontë expert Juliet Barker, and a wreath-making workshop.

Visit bronte.org.uk/whats-on or call 01535 642323 for further information about all events.