Behind The Glass: A Parsonage Podcast

S1 E7: With... Emma Conally-Barklem

Apr 18, 2024
Emma Conally-Barklem, a poet and yoga teacher from North Yorkshire, discusses the intersection of meditation, literature, and self-identity. She dives into the Brontë sisters' legacy, sharing personal stories tied to nostalgia and local heritage. The conversation humorously examines historical footwear, particularly Charlotte Brontë's boots, as reflections of identity. Emma also presents an impromptu poem, highlighting how yoga fosters creativity and resilience in personal transformation, blending her passion for poetry and mindfulness.
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INSIGHT

Footwear Reveals Personality

  • The chosen object, Charlotte Brontë's spotted boots, humanizes historical figures by revealing personal taste.
  • Emma sees shoes as intimate clues to a person's walk, fashion and self-presentation.
ANECDOTE

Wooden Overshoes Kept Feet Dry

  • The hosts quiz Emma on Howarth waterproofing customs and reveal wooden overshoes were used to keep feet dry.
  • Emma connects this to diary notes about noisy wooden pattens worn by Aunt Bramwell in the Parsonage.
INSIGHT

Charlotte's Fashion Was Meaningful

  • Emma reads Charlotte as fashion-conscious and invested in appearance as a form of control and surprise.
  • She links Charlotte's footwear choices to themes of femininity, humor and public presentation.
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