House Restoration Season: Behind the Scenes at Elizabeth’s House and Garden
Please note that these events took place in 2022 but recordings are available. Please see the link to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information FAQS. Spring into action in 2022 with a new season of events exploring the restoration of Elizabeth
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North and South Season: Events about the classic novel and TV series
Please note that these events took place in 2022 but recordings are available. Please see the link to our Frequently Asked Questions for more information FAQS. “He shook hands with Margaret. He knew it was the first time their hands had met, though
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Nasmyth Painting Comes Home
We know that the Gaskells hung a painting - River Landscape with Ruined Castle - by the Scottish artist Alexander Nasmyth above the fireplace in the Drawing Room at Plymouth Grove. Until October 13, 2021, we had a copy of the painting
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AIM Biffa Award to support new exhibition areas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is delighted to announce that they have secured just over £39,000 of funding from AIM Biffa Award, as part of the Landfill Communities Fund, which will fund a new exhibition to show how Elizabeth Gaskell’s work is still relevant
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Halloween Half-Term Family Fun
At a time of year when cats come into their own, there is a lot of feline-focused fun to be had at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House during October Half-Term (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday). It’s also the purrfect place for a little bit
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