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In 1946 Hollywood made a highly fictionalised film, ‘Devotion ‘, about the Bronte family. In it a lovely poem by Branwell was quoted : “ Amid the world’s wide din around I hear from far a solemn sound That says, ‘Remember me ‘. And solemn as a funeral knell I hear that soft voice known so well Cry, ‘Oh, remember me ‘. “ If Branwell walked into The Black Bull today I’m sure he would be very moved to know that we DO remember him 💔. Thank you so much for this ❣️.

I have a theory about Branwell. Every tumultuous event you describe from Branwell’s life describes a person suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder. If you look up the Wikipedia page for this disorder, there is a section listing famous fictional characters who display clear signs of the disorder. Catherine Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights tops this list. Borderline Personality Disorder was only officially recognised/classified as a disorder in 1980, so Emily could not have simply researched the illness in an encyclopaedia or journal to obtain material for Wuthering Heights. For Emily to so accurately describe this disorder (in her creation of the Wuthering Heights character, “Cathy”) 130 years before the disorder’s classification, I believe she was astutely observing the (BPD) behaviours she found in her brother, Branwell. Just a theory.

That plaque is absolutely ridiculous 😂

My mother told me that her great, great, great grandfather (not sure whether it’s 3 or 4 “greats”) was the landlord at the Black Bull at that time and he drank himself to death with Branwell. I visited Haworth, with her, a few years ago. We walked past the pub but didn’t go in. It’s fascinating to see it inside. Thank you.

You should do a video on their father, Patrick, he was very intelligent & interesting too & had a part in getting reservoirs built in the area to being clean water to his parishioners. I think he is often forgotten about too, the man that fathered the Bronte’s.

This was an actually very interesting biography of Branwell. What a tragic figure! He was, as you said, the natural hope of a family of sisters, moderately talented, and could have been able to be a respected man in his town and his own home. One factor that might have been touched on was the constant specter of death in that family. It must have been on everyone's mind that tuberculosis or any communicable disease would take more of them. Did he think he was up to the burden of carrying his family through? I doubt it. I would suggest eliminating the music or softening it greatly.

Given how hard life was for the girls I've always resented Branwell wasting money on drinking himself to death. So was very interesting to learn the landlord plied him with free booze in exchange for entertainment. Ty for another great video 😊

11:35 In one of Charlotte's letters, I can't remember which one at the moment, she said she was that Branwell died not knowing his sisters wrote these novels.

I agree about the pub...the potential atmosphere this pub could create is totally missing! I love "To Walk Invisible" ❤

Sad about Branwell really. I read that he became a believer in his last hours. When his father prayed at his request, he then said Amen at the end of the prayer, previously not a believer

I love this! I am American and ended up visiting Haworth on a month long trip kinda by happenstance. Ended up becoming obsessed with the Brontes because of it. Went to all the Hot spots. I love the film To Walk Invisible.

I think I remember reading that plaque when I was in Haworth last, because it was so ridiculously inaccurate I thought everything it said must have been a lie and dismissed any connection it might have had to Branwell. I wouldn't be surprised if that plaque is a contributing factor to why tourists who are into the Brontë's do not visit the pub.

Excellent work on this. More Literary Tours, please.

Thank you for this. I have visited Haworth a few times and it's one of my favourite places. I know what you mean about the pub, it's nice but needs a few tweaks imo. Yes, I agree that 'To Walk Invisible' is an amazing production and I think a fairly accurate representation of the family, the times and the stress and despair of the family. They lost their mother, siblings, and life could be tough. In Branwell' s case, add mh issues, heartbreak and addiction to the mix and it's even tougher. I find Branwell to be the most interesting of the four, and am drawn to him the most. When I visited Haworth about 5 years ago I was going through a horrendous time in my life. I drew huge comfort and insight from my visit to the Parsonage and The Black Bull. I felt a huge weight come off my shoulders and realised ' yes, somebody else felt how I feel ' ; suffering is universal and timeless. I think if Branwell came back today he'd be rather amazed and fascinated. He'd want to discover and discuss everything he saw. I wish he knew how much he had actually achieved and that he is remembered. I adore his poetry, in my opinion it's the sort of stuff that touches the soul. Thanks again for the video. I live in France now but you've encouraged me to plan another visit to Haworth.

He could paint, write poetry, and write with both hands _simultaneously_ , but he was the failure of the family !

Always loved Branwell, they sat me in his chair when I was about three 😅then I became a hippie on leaving home, still am at 72 . Hahaha, great video❤

Thanks to you, I'll be visiting the Black Bull this year in October. Thanks also for your retelling of Branwell's story which sadly goes unnoticed by most considering his siblings success. Cheers and good luck for the future.

Just found your wonderful channel this Saturday evening. Spent a lovely and entertaining evening watching your videos. What a gifted storyteller you are!

Thank you for doing this video……I throughly enjoyed it! History is everything!

🎶Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson…🎶

I agree about the pub, i never realised until i read "profligate son" about the importance of it to the bronte story

Excellent stuff Tez keep up the good work. I visited Howarth and the Bronte Parsonage yesterday for the second time. I recommend it to anyone. It's incredible.

Brandon also provided the basis for the character of Arthur Huntingdon, in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, with his descent into alcoholism.

I'm new to your channel and love dedication to history and your thoughts on topics. Thank you for your time & effort in making history come alive

Myself and a Freind visited Haworth in 2018. We stayed in a pub at the top of the street, called the White Lion. We went in the Black bull and the couple other pubs further down the hill. Its a quaint village. You can see it all in a day no probs. Visted the Parsonage. The grave yard is fascinating. It was good to walk in the footsteps of the Brontes. I could picture them struggling up the bank like we did.😏

Just want to say that, from what I've read, this is a very accurate and definitely interesting exploration of Branwell Bronte and his life. Thank you.

This makes me think of Byron. And how they were different people who had troubled lives. But Byron was more of a predator because he was richer. But both had a doomed fate.

Family lore has it that my great, great, grand father used to own mills near Haworth. A regular visitor was the Rev. Patrick Bronte. The servants were instructed that when they saw the good Reverend coming across the moor to visit, they were to virtually empty all the whiskey, port decanters etc because the Reverend wouldn't leave until they were completely empty. So the story goes......

I always felt (without empirical or anecdotal justification, I admit) that Branwell's main pressure was growing up as the only young male in a house of four women (six originally.) You did allude to that, though, obliquely. But you did omit to mention the earlier accusation of false accounting and theft. And Lydia Robinson did claim that the 'affair' was all a product of Branwell's fantasy. We'll never know, will we?

your channel is really very A+ and we Americans love the English! 👍

If I ever get my dream trip to the UK, I’ll go to the that pub! I can relate to poor Branwell. And I agree. They should make the pub more Victorian, an experience. It just looks like any other bar (pub). Boring. 🤷‍♀️. They’ve got the people already there! They’re there FOR the Brontes!. Make it part of the experience.

Elizabeth 1 died standing up.

The sisters died from TB which was rampant in those days. You are quite amusing about Branwell.

A nice little interesting chat thank you Tez. By the way I love Beethoven's Symphony No5.

Really enjoying your content , i visit Haworth a few times a year , i think its my favourite place ever , did a ghost hunt last year and there was quite a bit of info on Branwell , i was suprised how near the parsonage is to the pub , like literally on his doorstep 😳😊

I really enjoyed this video.

My fascination is with Branwell too, I'll be having a pint in the Black Bull for the first time on Tuesday. I'm gonna be there for a week . Thanks for the video, buddy. 😀

Have you considered Branwell was made an honorary secretary of the Freemasons lodge posthumously for his contribution to local history

Branwells probably rotating in his grave at the wording of that plaque, and if he walked into the Black Bull today he'd probably tear the landlord a new one...

nicely done as England continues to impress. young men do fair better with guidance in early life. they require friendship and must be starting in earnest to begin preparation for work in some capacity (in whatever field is available and would best suit them). apprenticeships, for example, are a certain boon to most any young sir. and that would apply to young men everywhere living in any period. one can do so much with a bit of knowledge or skill, even if of the more humble kind. after all, we can't all of us be hedge fund investors or great authors! ☺ h'ya!

Great place Haworth, been many times ...

Lololol! That was so darn funny!

Great story, liking your channel and subbed, did you ask the Lodge if he was assigned secretary posthumously(memorial)?

You look quite warm in the Black Bull: lucky they hadn't lit the fire, as you suggested.

Yes, it’s improved immensely 😊I’m going to drop in and toast both of you. Thanks🙏🏻😌From a lovelorn Yorkshire lass💚

Hope you don't mind me saying this, I enjoy your videos, I like your style of delivery, but please why why why have we got to put up with the same few bars of Beethoven's 5th on a loop over and over and over for 16 minutes plus? For me it was absolute torture (and I'm a classical musician), it was a real effort of will to watch till the end, and it's not as if a German composer born in Bonn and living most of his life in Vienna had any significant connection with Yorkshire! But I do like your videos.

very interesting. If the music wasn't there, It would be like having a chinwag with you. Agree about the pub being too modern. Pubs in Britain all look the same these days, Does it have the horrid blackboards with food specials on ? I loved the Royal Standard of England near Beaconsfield. It lays claim to being one of the oldest in Britain / England. I wonder if that still has the same character,.

people always make such a big deal about branwell's drinking. Most single young men drink and that was even more the case in the 1840s. Did he really drink himself to death? None of the girls drank and none of them made old bones, nor did the mother.

I’ve always felt sorry for Branwell. His life was sad. I’ve got so many books on the family I feel related to them 😁 the pub has changed inside since I last visited and I did sit on his favourite chair(it could have been the replica) but it felt special. I liked your video but i have a complaint...sorry but Beethoven in the background was very annoying while listening to you talking...other than that great! 👍

Plaque should probably read 1833, when BB would have been 16? An impressionable young man introduced to freemasonry and booze by, was it, John Brown? Just wondering out loud. Fascinating. Many thanks.

If you want old and authentic, there is a tiny pub in Keswick that you will love. I can't remember what it's called though but I know it's not too far from the park.

Interesting but i have never realised just how intrusive Beethoven's vth can be !

The tourist board wshould correct the pub's placard.

I always found the theory in "Cold Comfort Farm" that Branwell was the real author of all the novels, and that he pretended to be a drunk to somehow cover up for his sisters stealing his work. But the whole point of the theory was Branwell was the real genius of the Bronte family! I would love to hear more about the father, as he seems a good person and the sadness of losing his sisters and knowing he was a disappointment and disgrace to his family.

My cousin Freddy was a genius but peaces geldolf gave bim heroine znd be died aged 18, of a dodgy batch. He might have lived another year if he hadn't been let out of school early, because of his high intellect. A lot of geniuses are highly strung. So if they are male they are more likely to be unwise. The girls were safer at getting their achievements. Poor Branwell must have felt burdened and outnumbered by women. The sister or my cousin Freddy is wise aswell as very clever, so she is a success. .

That sign has definitely been lost in translation. I guess the birth/death dates would be fine if done in brackets after his name, indicating his life span rather than implying that’s when he was drinking there! As for the Freemason date, is that a “typo”? Should it be 1838 instead of 1883? Or was it a symbolic posthumous appointment many years later?

NICE PUB MAYBEE IT WAS POST HIS DEATH..sometimes happens

Who is this dude doing the narrating?

Ha! 400 years from now you will probably be reborn as someone else

I think those from the past would have a much easier time adapting to modern times than vice versa. no wifi??? no thanks. :D

The ladies also might've wanted to keep any success they had hidden from Branwell for fear he would squander the money on booze and drugs. Some things never change. :)

Contrary! Irish heritage?

Background music is misplaced and the presenter as far too keen on messing with the camera pointed at himself. Various gestures and pauses are meant to make us think that he is somehow wise but fails and is ridiculous. Some of his features are a lot better so worth a look.