An example of the early writing of one of English literature’s greatest authors has been given to the Bronte Parsonage Museum.

The tiny script, praising the Duke of Wellington, was written by Charlotte Bronte in miniature book format when she was 13.

The author also produced a pen and ink drawing of a make-believe monument to the English hero.

Along with other personal possessions, the items were given to the museum by Tony Hart when he travelled to Haworth from his home in Manitoba, Canada.

They are now on show along with a gold brooch set with garnets, a beautifully carved ivory visiting card case and card and a signed engraved portrait of Charlotte Mr Hart’s great grandfather was the nephew of Mary Anna Bell, the second wife of Arthur Bell Nicholls, Charlotte’s husband who married her in 1854 and lived at the Parsonage until 1861.

Ann Dinsdale, Bronte Parsonage Collections manager, said the items, especially the written documents, were extremely valuable.

She said: “It’s very rare for such a wonderful group of items to emerge under any circumstances, but we feel extremely fortunate and grateful to Mr Hart.

“Some of these items are unique within the context of the museum’s collection and so to have them return to Haworth is very special.”

For scholars, the miniature writing was the most fascinating because it was another example of Charlotte’s early work.

“The whole family was obsessed by heroes and villains of the day– specially Napoleon and Wellington,” said Mrs Dinsdale The items are now on display at the Bronte Parsonage Museum as part of an exhibition on Charlotte Bronte.