Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

S1 E7: With... Emma Conally-Barklem

Apr 18, 2024
Emma Conally-Barklem, a poet and yoga teacher from North Yorkshire, discusses the intersection of meditation, literature, and self-identity. She dives into the Brontë sisters' legacy, sharing personal stories tied to nostalgia and local heritage. The conversation humorously examines historical footwear, particularly Charlotte Brontë's boots, as reflections of identity. Emma also presents an impromptu poem, highlighting how yoga fosters creativity and resilience in personal transformation, blending her passion for poetry and mindfulness.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Visits Shaped Her Bond

  • Emma remembers visiting the Parsonage as a child with her mum and grandma, who made a ritual of huge ice creams.
  • Those family visits formed a lifelong connection that now informs her work with the museum.
INSIGHT

Reclaiming Anne Brontë's Story

  • Emma champions reclaiming Anne Brontë's reputation and foregrounding Scarborough as more than a place of death.
  • She highlights Anne's lifelong ties to Scarborough and the seaside as important to her story.
INSIGHT

Footwear Reveals Personality

  • The chosen object, Charlotte Brontë's spotted boots, humanizes historical figures by revealing personal taste.
  • Emma sees shoes as intimate clues to a person's walk, fashion and self-presentation.
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