27. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
21 - 25 April 2025 I returned to work after the Easter weekend (which included a wedding on Saturday) and a week off, which from the sounds it was very busy! Katy and Ellie had held the fort admirably and even managed
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A Testament to an American Soldier
From 1861 to 1865 the American Civil War raged and has since been described as one of the most destructive wars of all time. It is now estimated that 2% of the population – over 620,000 men – lost their lives in
Read more » 26. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
7-11 April 2025 The Easter holidays have arrived and the sun continued to shine, although the phones have stopped working! We were lovely and busy on Wednesday, at one point every table in the Tea Room was full, we ran out of
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Nature and Nurture
Elizabeth Gaskell’s works explore the balance between nature and nurture, showing how both the natural world and supportive relationships shape her characters' emotional growth. In her novels, nature is not merely a backdrop but an active force and dynamic theme, while nurturing
Read more » 25. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
31 March - 6 April 2025 The sun was out in force this week, and out in the garden (and the surrounding streets/parks) the tree blossoms looked striking against the blue Manchester sky. Once again we could be outside without a coat!
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