Our blog post cover everything that happens at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House from the stories discovered about objects and furnishings, to family connections and past residents. You can read about the garden and the plants we grow as well as the volunteering experience we offer to our brilliant team. The majority of the posts are written by volunteers.
A Salford Unitarian Family – with added literary connections!
The last blog about the Bowes family explored their Unitarian connections, but there’s more to learn about an interesting literary friendship Arthur Bowes had! Arthur Bowes, who is our volunteer Jane’s great grandfather, was born in Pendleton in 1858. In 1872, when
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A Salford Unitarian Family
One of our volunteers has just discovered a family connection to William Gaskell! It might not be a cafe in Paris, but if we sit in the Tea Room at the House long enough we might all find we’re connected to the
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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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