Ports of Antwerp and Ostend
Antwerp from the head of Flanders by W.H. Bartlett and T. Barber View of the sea and the port entrance of Ostend, 1847. © Beeldbank Oostende Ostend. View taken from the sea, 1850. © Beeldbank Oostende Entrance of the Port of Ostend by F. Stroobant, 1852. © Beeldbank Oostende
Brussels Streets
Rue Ravenstein / Ravensteinstraat Rue Teracken / Terackenstraat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Ravenstein / Ravensteinstraat Rue Teracken / Terackenstraat Rue Ravenstein / Ravensteinstraat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Villa-Hermosa straat Rue Teracken / Terackenstraat Rue Teracken / Terackenstraat Rue Ravenstein / Ravensteinstraat Monts des Arts/ Kunstberg
Waterloo
Plains of Waterloo, drawn by J. Cooper, engraved by R. Brandard. 1834. Waterloo, engraved by J. Shury. ca 1835 Waterloo, with the commemorative monuments.
Other Images
Théâtre de Monnaie, destroyed by fire, 1855, by A. Lund Rue Royale, damaged buildings after the revolution of 1830. By Madou
A Secret Mission
On 14th May 2004, my friend Elle Vaessen and I set out on a journey to Brussels. Without anyone knowing, this would become a memorable day, for we had a secret mission to accomplish. No doubt many members will know that Brussels hardly has any remains of Brontë related places: the important Pensionnat Heger has […]
St. Gudule
Cathedral, Brussels, engraved by J. Shury. ca 1835 The church of St. Gudule, Brussels, by W.H. Bartlett. Chapel of St. Gudule, Brussels, drawn by T. Allom, engraved by T. Turnbull. 1841. Interior of the curch of St. Gudule, Brussels, by W.H. Bartlett.
The Pensionnat Garden
The garden of the Pensionnat Heger Behind the trees, the ‘Berceau’ The ‘Allée Défendu The garden’s central lane.
Maps & Plans
The Quartier Isabelle today© Selina Busch 2000 The Quartier Isabelle 1843 and present day overlaid © Selina Busch 2000 Cadastral Plan of the early 1800s Cadastral Plan today 1800s and modern Cadastral plan overlaid Plan of Brussels in 1835 by W. Craans
Calligraphy
These wonderful calligraphy designs were created and executed by one of our members, Marina Saegerman. Her work is inspired by the Brontës’ poetry and is interwoven with Marina’ s love of Celtic art. Please make sure that you respect her work by observing copyright rules. If you wish to use any of these pictures please ask […]
Panoramic Views
Panoramic view of the Pensionnat and garden © Selina Busch 2000 Panoramic view of the Quarter Isabelle © Selina Busch 2000 Panoramic view of the Rue d’Isabelle, after the ‘Tahon’ photo © Selina Busch 2000 The Pensionnat, from the garden © Selina Busch 2000