In 1841 Emily Bront rescued a Merlin Hawk fledgling and later this month the parsonage will again be host to wild birds.

Emily found the Merlin hawk fledgling in an abandoned nest on the moors and reared him at the Parsonage.

She christened him Nero and painted a beautiful watercolour of him.

One of her poems, in which she compares herself to a caged bird pining for freedom, was written at the same time.

On August 24 there will be a falconry display and demonstration at the Parsonage.

Museum manager Alan Bentley said: "We are delighted to welcome the Falcons of Thorp Perrow to create for us the link between falconry as visitors can experience it in 2002 and life in the Parsonage in 1841."

The falconry display and flying demonstrations will be held on Saturday, August 24, from 11am to 4pm, in the field behind the museum.

The museum is open seven days a week. For information about opening times and entry charges ring 01535 642323.