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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House named Hidden Gem by Visit England

Staff and volunteers at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are delighted to have been awarded a Hidden Gem accolade by VisitEngland. This Accolade is awarded annually to participants in the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and acknowledges the high-quality visitor experience delivered by the

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Step into a Very Victorian Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Manchester's historic literary attraction Elizabeth Gaskell's House is hosting a Very Victorian Christmas for the first time this festive season. The former residence of the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell will be getting into the holiday spirit this November, offering visitors the chance to explore

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A Novel Introduction

If you’ve never read a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, a visit to her former home is the perfect place to be inspired.  And when you visit Elizabeth Gaskell’s House during Manchester Literature Festival you will be able to book a special ticket

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Cousin Phillis

‘“I loved him, father!” she said at length, raising her eyes.’ Cousin Phillis by Elizabeth Gaskell, 1863-64 Cousin Phillis is the perfect length – somewhere between a short story and a novel – and a precursor to Elizabeth Gaskell’s masterpiece Wives and

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Life in Manchester – Libbie Marsh’s Three Eras

'How long is it since you were a beauty?' Life in Manchester - Libbie Marsh's Three Eras, 1847 Life in Manchester – Libbie Marsh’s Three Eras was one of Elizabeth Gaskell’s earliest works and was published under the pen-name ‘Cotton Mather Mills,

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