With a rich history spanning centuries, it’s no wonder these Yorkshire locations inspired two of the world’s most famous novels
Charlotte Bronte resided at Norton Conyers near Ripon in 1939 and was inspired to write Jane Eyre after hearing the woeful tale of a woman who was confined to an attic during the 1700s.Bodmin, Cornwall - Daphne du Maurier’s Jamaica Inn
It was set in the Edwardian era and the book which was inspired by Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw is predominantly set in Oundle which doubles as the sleepy village, Crythin Gifford.Conan Doyle was inspired to write the book by the then-editor of Vanity Fair who spun yarns of his spooky home in Dartmoor.
The final act takes place in the gloomy wilderness of Salisbury Crags which leads down to Arthur’s Seat in Scotland’s capital city.This tale was written by M.R. James is about a malevolent supernatural entity unearthed by an archaeologist and is set in the fictional village of Seaburgh, based on Aldeburgh.The White Lion Hotel is open to the public to visit which is The Bear in the story and see the beach, church and cemetery in Aldeburgh which all are featured in the book.
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