A DRESS worn in a film based on the life of author and poet Emily Bronte stars in a new exhibition.

Every Leaf Speaks Bliss to Me: Emily, the moors, and the landscape of creative Craven – at Skipton Town Hall – will look at the world of creativity inspired by the landscape of the area.

Drawing on a history going back centuries, the exhibition – which runs from this Saturday (October 8) until December 23 – explores film, literature, photography, music, visual arts and dance created in, and inspired by, the wild beauty of the Dales.

And at the heart of the exhibition – and lending its name to the title – is a central display showcasing exclusive items from the soon-to-be-released Warner Brothers film Emily, staring French-British actor Emma Mackey.

Based on the life of Haworth's Emily Bronte, the writer of Wuthering Heights, the film is produced by Piers Tempest – who lives near Skipton.

Mr Tempest has given the exhibition the dress worn in the film by Emma Mackey.

Made by Academy Award-winning costume designer Michael O’Connor – and seen in the film’s official trailer – the dress will be displayed alongside film stills and behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew.

Emily tells the imagined life of the writer, as she finds her voice and writes the classic Wuthering Heights.

The exhibition will delve into the creative process behind the film and some of its filming locations in Craven.

Danielle Daglan, Craven Council’s cultural services manager, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been gifted this beautiful costume from a fantastic film about the iconic literary great that was Emily Bronte. The donation inspired us to delve deeper into Emily’s history and the wider story of how the landscape inspires creative process, allowing us to bring together a unique combination of art forms to create a more immersive exhibition.

“We are very grateful to Piers Tempest and to Warner Bros UK for the donation, as well as their enthusiasm and support during the development of the exhibition.”

Councillor Simon Myers, chair of Craven Council, said: “I am delighted that the release of this tremendous film based on the life of one of our local literary legends has inspired this great exhibition.”

The exhibition gallery is free to enter and is open Mondays to Saturdays between 9.30am and 4.30pm.

Emily is released in cinemas on Friday, October 14.