The Story of a Unitarian Chair
In William Gaskell's study we have a comfortable Windsor chair with a brass plaque which reads: 'Originally in Manchester College, York. Occupied by William Gaskell, John Colston, P P Carpenter etc 1825-1856.' So what is the history of the College where William
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The Unitarian Collection
As you walk into William’s study, you can see on the right-hand side, three shelves from the top, a most uninspiring-looking collection of books, all wrapped in dull brown paper. Yet on inspection these turn out to be, possibly, the titles most likely
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From our House to Yours
Are you missing our lively literary events here at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House? Well, you can still enjoy our fascinating talks and discussions, because we’ve moved them online! So when you can’t go out, stay in and join us! From our house to
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including Elizabeth Gaskell's House, have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage Elizabeth Gaskell's House is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial
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An urban oasis in which to say ‘I do’
PRESS RELEASE 1 October 2020 Small is beautiful is the message from Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, which has been helping couples to celebrate their weddings throughout the summer, all carried out in line with Covid guidelines for marriages and civil partnerships. The Grade
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