Rebecca Yorke, Director As Director of the Bronte Society and Bronte Parsonage Museum, Rebecca leads on our strategic planning, artistic programme and our communications.
Clare Dewhirst, Head of Finance As Head of Finance, Clare leads on our budgets, accounts and all financial reporting, working closely with our Board of Trustees.
Ann Dinsdale, Principal Curator Ann is in charge of researching, curating and caring for items for the world's largest collection of documents and items associated with the Brontës. She has worked for the Brontë Society for over 30 years and is the author of several authoritative books about the Brontës and Haworth.
Gail Price, HR & Operations Manager Gail leads on hr, training and the operational aspects of running the museum. The wellbeing of our staff is a particular interest and she works closely with our Visitor Experience team to develop best practice.
Sue Newby, Learning Officer Sue leads on our Learning programme and work with young people, planning and delivering workshops, walks and talks for groups of students of all ages and interests. Whether you would like to bring a school group or your book club, Sue is the person to contact to help you make the most of your day. You’re never too late to learn!
Diane Fare, Outreach Officer Diane leads on our Outreach programme, developing partnerships and projects to bring new and diverse audiences to the Museum. Diane also leads on our programme of conferences and study days.
Nicola Peel, Visitor Experience Manager Nicola Peel leads our knowledgeable and dedicated Visitor Experience team. Together they ensure all our visitors have a high-quality experience during their time at the Museum.
Sarah Laycock, Curator Sarah cares for the Museum’s collection; she organises exhibitions, incoming / outgoing loans, new acquisitions and all aspects of curatorial care. Sarah also deals with enquiries about the collection and researchers visiting the library.
Geoff, Chris and Jenny (and Stan the dog): Parsonage Garden Volunteers Our gardening team turns out whatever the weather to tend to the Parsonage Garden: weeding, pruning, planting and nurturing. You can read more about the garden in our News section.
Nick Jones, Development Officer Nick leads on the development of our membership scheme, looks after Brontë Society members and deals with all your membership queries. Not a member yet? Contact Nick!
Sassy Holmes, Programme Officer Sassy leads the curation and delivery of our varied Events Programme, and commissions artists and writers to create new work inspired by the Brontës for our Contemporary Arts Programme. Take a look at our News and What's On page to find out what's happening at the museum!