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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‘Cranford is in possession of the Amazons.’
'In the first place, Cranford is in possession of the Amazons... whatever does become of the gentlemen, they are not at Cranford.' Best known for the TV adaptation starring Judi Dench, Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel Cranford started life as a series of short
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Your Next Chapter of Autumn Events from Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Autumn is just around the corner. So, are you ready for a new chapter of online Autumn Events 2025? You can choose between literary workshops featuring favourite writers like Jane Austen (and, of course, Elizabeth Gaskell) or a packed programme of fascinating
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New exhibition: I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell
Opening 6 July at Elizabeth Gaskell's House A bold new exhibition is set to open at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this summer that introduces a new view of the author and her work (Thursday 3 July to Sunday 9 November). I’ve Never Read
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