Mia’s Work Experience Placement
I am a first-year, university history student who decided to apply for work experience at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Replies to my emails were quick and friendly, making me feel wanted and welcome before even stepping through the door. My family had previously
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Work Experience at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
In talking about my week at Elizabeth Gaskell's House, I feel it necessary to first explain why I chose to spend my week here, what drew me to the house. I am an A-level student studying English Literature, History and French and
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Work Experience at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
One of my tasks was scanning photographs of the restoration work and I was shocked to see the former state of the building. (the image below shows the study before the renovation) I also helped to format and produce the long-awaited book
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A Visit to Chawton – From One Literary House to Another
“Our Chawton home how much we find Already in it, to our mind; And how convinced that when complete It will all other Houses beat, That ever have been made or mended, With rooms concise or rooms distended.” Jane Austen
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New podcast on the House from Bonnets at Dawn
The latest episode from Bonnets at Dawn takes you on a tour of Elizabeth Gaskell's House Hannah and Lauren learn all about Elizabeth, William and our amazing volunteers. Listen via the link below, follow them on twitter @BonnetsatDawn https://soundcloud.com/bonnetsatdawn/s2-episode-6-elizabeth-gaskells-house
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