Brontë Sisters Memorial Corrected at Westminster Abbey

A memorial to the Brontë sisters at Westminster Abbey has been amended to include diaereses above their surname, correcting a spelling oversight that persisted for over 80 years since its installation in 1939. The omission of the dots, which clarify the pronunciation of 'Brontë', was first highlighted by Sharon Wright, a Brontë historian, during a research visit. After her appeal to Dean of Westminster David Hoyle, the abbey's stonemason and conservator executed the restoration. Wright expressed her surprise that she appeared to be the first to formally raise the issue, emphasizing that the sisters deserved proper recognition for their literary contributions. The Brontë Society also welcomed the change, affirming the importance of correctly honoring these renowned authors. The sisters, who died young, are celebrated for their classic works such as 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights'.