Interview with Brian Percival: Historical Drama, Northern Roots and the Director’s Craft
Brian Percival is a director whose career journey has taken him from his working-class roots in Liverpool to one of the most respected names in British television and film. With notable works such as North and South, The Book Thief and All
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Funding News
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is to receive funding from The Pilgrim Trust to carry out urgent repairs to the interior and exterior of the Grade II* listed building. A recent building condition report highlighted urgent work was needed to repair the guttering and
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Take home a unique piece of contemporary writing
Throughout January, visitors to Manchester’s award-winning literary house, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, can pick up a beautifully bound publication featuring poetry, short stories and a play by its writers in residence. Three young writers – Georgia Affonso, Princess Arinola Adegbite, and Guruleen Kahlo
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Your Online Events for 2026: Short Stories and More
You are cordially invited to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House’s season of events on Short Stories including Cranford and the Gothic! Fancy some variety? Too busy for a longer novel? These Short Stories are the perfect answer. Plus we have a not-to-be-missed partnership event
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2026 Online Reading Workshops – The Gothic
Take a walk on the wild side with our new reading course looking at horror, mystery and the darker side of the human condition. We’re taking on some giants of the Gothic to explore literature’s supernatural forces, from the terrible monster of
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