Brontë Parsonage Museum appoints new Director

The Brontë Society and Brontë Parsonage Museum have announced REBECCA YORKE as Director.

Yorke first joined the West Yorkshire Museum in 2015 and has been a member of the organisation’s senior management team since 2016, standing as Interim Director since June 2021.

JULIAN SLADDIN, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said he is delighted to appoint Yorke to the role.

“The Board continues to be impressed by Rebecca’s commitment to the organisation and is excited by her clear vision for both the Society and the Museum.

“We have every confidence that she will continue to steer our organisation to further success and look forward to working with her to ensure that as a museum and charity we are resilient, inclusive, forward-looking and relevant to future generations,” Sladdin added.

Yorke said she is thrilled to have the opportunity to build on the museum’s achievements and help fulfil its mission of bringing the Brontës to the world, as preparations begin to celebrate Bradford as UK City of Culture in 2025.

“It’s an exciting time to lead one of the country’s most-loved heritage organisations,” Yorke noted.