Story and Play
Launched in February our new Story and Play sessions for under-fives are held very second Wednesday of the month during term time from 11am-12pm. The session starts with a story and then we get the toys out and have a short craft
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Garden Update – March 2018
The first dry and mild Wednesday in a while and our volunteer gardeners were out in force pruning and digging. Flowers to spot at the moment include snowdrops, crocus and primroses. We are also delighted to announce that we can now offer
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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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