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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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Gets a Silver Sustainable Tourism Award
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House has been successful in achieving a Silver Green Tourism Award after joining Green Tourism, the largest and most established sustainable certification programme in the world. A Green Tourism Award means that a business works responsibly, ethically and sustainably, contributes
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Manchester Quilt Mini Exhibition
The Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Sewing Bee are delighted to present their Manchester Quilt in this temporary exhibition running until 5 March 2018. The quilt, made for Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, is based on a bedcover from the 1860s called the Manchester Quilt. The
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