Women Writers of Manchester: Alison Uttley 1884 – 1976
Some time ago, friend and fellow volunteer Lesley began a series of blogs about women writers of Manchester, of whom there are many, past and present. Some were Manchester born and bred: see Frances Hodgson Burnett, Dodie Smith and Mrs G Linnaeus
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Children’s books in the Study
Although we call our lovely museum Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, it was of course a home to a family. The family was steeped in literature. Not only was Elizabeth a successful, published author, William also wrote poetry and hymns and taught English Literature
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Squirrel Knutsford’s Unhappy Day
It was not a good day for Squirrel Knutsford. The week had started well. The man had newly planted some tulips in a pot in the sunshine, and Squirrel Knutsford had had a lovely digging forage, which rewarded him with a juicy
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When Elizabeth met William – Wordsworth that was!
William Wordsworth’s name appears in Elizabeth Gaskell’s life several times, though it seems she only met him once. It is clear that he influenced Elizabeth’s work. A love of nature comes through strongly in much of Elizabeth’s writing. I especially love the
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Only One Star for Cranford!
I am a friend of Tabley House as well as being a volunteer at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, so you can imagine my great delight to read an article by Sarah Webb in the (highly recommended) Tabley Friends Newsletter for September 2021, where
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