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.
Who was poisoned and who was the black sheep of the family.
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.
Charlotte brontë was reportedly captivated when she saw the room in the stately home of norton conyers north yorkshire on a visit in 1839.
Norton conyers has finally been unveiled to the public after its 30 year restoration to ensure the house was returned to its former glory.