Household Commotion – A New Exhibition at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
A new servants exhibition at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House opens this month, featuring a previously unseen letter discovered during the restoration work. Household Commotion’: Elizabeth Gaskell and the ‘awful treasure’ of her servants, 1832-1865, is a brand-new exhibition at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, created
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Introducing Cranford
Elizabeth Gaskell's House is delighted to introduce Cranford, our new (imaginary) House cat and star of our new Children's Trail, created by one of our volunteers, Rebecca Heselton. Rebecca is a graphic designer and illustrator currently based in Manchester. "After graduating last
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International Womens Day 2018
8 March 2018 -International Women's Day - saw the Manchester renamed as 'Womanchester' for the day and at Elizabeth Gaskell's House we encouraged visitors to have a go at calligraphy with artists Joyce Lee; listen and debate with Dr Diane Duffy (one
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is a highlight for Journalist Vijaya Pratap from the New Indian Express
"The highlight of my Manchester trip was certainly a visit to the beautifully restored historic home of Elizabeth Gaskell," says New Indian Express Journalist Vijaya Pratap. "Walking through the momentous period rooms, visitors learn about the lives of Gaskell family, the restoration
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Launch Event Showcases Elizabeth Gaskell’s House to Travel Trade
The Manchester home of a famous writer was unveiled to the UK travel trade this week. Coach and tour operators and group travel organisers from around the UK were treated to a special tour of the attraction. 84 Plymouth Grove is the
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