Bronte birthplace, Thornton Village

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Bronte birthplace, Thornton Village

Image: © David Spencer Taken: 19 Aug 2005

In Market Street is the birthplace of the Bronte sisters (and their wayward brother). The datestone above the door reads 'A J S 1802'. For a close-up of the commemorative plaque see Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.791015
Longitude
-1.849248