The novelist heard how in the 18th century a madwoman.
Norton conyers attic.
Charlotte brontë was reportedly captivated when she saw the room in the stately home of norton conyers north yorkshire on a visit in 1839.
The legend of a mad woman who was confined in the attic in the previous century is said to have provided the inspiration for the mad mrs rochester in her novel jane eyre.
Norton conyers has finally been unveiled to the public after its 30 year restoration to ensure the house was returned to its former glory.
Who was poisoned and who was the black sheep of the family.
The amazing story behind attic that inspired jane eyre charlotte brontë based thornfield hall on norton conyers and the recent history of the house deserves a novel of its own norton conyers.
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.