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.
25. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
31 March - 6 April 2025 The sun was out in force this week, and out in the garden (and the surrounding streets/parks) the tree blossoms looked striking against the blue Manchester sky. Once again we could be outside without a coat!
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Gardens as a Metaphor
In Elizabeth Gaskell’s works, gardens emerge as a potent metaphor for Victorian ideals, particularly those tied to femininity, class, and domesticity. In an era when gardens symbolised order and beauty, they also mirrored the rigid roles women were expected to perform. Elizabeth’s
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24. A Year in the life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
24 - 28 March 2025 This week had another two student groups filming at the House at the start of the week - the last of five hires in the past month. We've become a film-location microcosm, if only for the month
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17 - 23 March 2025 The sun was shining and the visitors were out in force this week. Hurrah! Despite my intention to take a break (and a stroll around the 'grounds') it never quite happened so I had to be satisfied
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Delving into Elizabeth’s Passion for Plants
Elizabeth Gaskell’s passion for nature was an integral part of her life. She often spoke of the comfort she found in her garden, which provided her with a sanctuary away from the demands of family and writing. Elizabeth’s correspondence with friends reveals
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