LITERATURE fans are being offered a rare chance to see the fabled Brontë Quilt.

The patchwork quilt, which was worked on by the Brontë sisters and their Aunt Branwell, is rarely displayed due to its size and fragility.

As part of the Museums at Night celebration. the quilt will be taken out of storage for visitors to the Brontë Parsonage Museum to see after-hours.

“Splendid shreds of silk and satin” is the title of the event on May 16 from 7.30pm at the Haworth museum.

Visitors will be joined by members of the Totley Brook Quilters from Sheffield, who produced a replica quilt for Charlotte’s bicentenary in 2016. This is being donated to the museum.

A look at museums spokesman said: “The special evening will provide an insight into the sisters’ needlework, particularly Emily’s, and the work involved in creating the replica.”

Tickets for the event cost £20 (£17.50, concessions), including a glass of wine.

Visit bronte.org.uk/whats on or call 01535 642323 to book.

Another Museums at Night event, Hands On History, will be held on Thursday, May 17 until 8pm.

Visitors will be given an insight into the day-to-day domestic life of the Brontës, including a look at intriguing domestic objects from the collection. .

Admission to the museum is free after 5.30pm for people providing proof of residence in the BD22, BD21 and BD20 postcode areas or Thornton. Last admission 7.30pm.