The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses. A Family of Extraordinary Genius and Talent.

THIS WILL BE AN IN-PERSON LECTURE.

This will be an illustrated in-person lecture given by Helen Bratt-Wyton, Senior Collection and House Manager at Wightwick Manor and Hannah Squire who also works at Wightwick Manor. The lecture will be based around the upcoming exhibition.

THE ROSSETTIS: SIBLINGS AND SPOUSES, 2026 EXHIBITION AT WIGHTWICK MANOR.

In this lecture, co-curators Hannah Squire and Helen Bratt-Wyton will discuss their new exhibition, The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses, A Family of Extraordinary Talent, opening Saturday 7th March 2026 at Wightwick Manor, National Trust. The Rossettis along with the Brontes and the Morrises, were a family known for their extraordinary artistic and literary talent in nineteenth century Britain.

Building on past exhibitions at Wightwick Manor 'Beyond Ophelia: A Celebration of Artist and Poet, Elizabeth Siddal' and Rossetti: Pre the Pre-Raphaelites, this new exhibition explores the upbringing, relationships and artistic and literary output of the Rossetti siblings: Christina,…