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: Bricks & Paper: A Story in Light

The world of Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell is about to be lit up. As Manchester celebrates the tenth anniversary of its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House will become the canvas for a spectacular new immersive art projection experience. Bricks & Paper: A Story in Light will first tell Elizabeth’s own remarkable story across the facade of her home, where she wrote some of her most famous novels including North and South.  Visitors will

: Silly and Spooky Sill-Haunters: October Half-Term

Join us at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House for some spookily good family fun this October Half-Term. Book Now to Visit Explore the House with our Cranford the Cat trail, where our fluffy familiar will lead you through the rooms with lots of games and puzzles along the way. Then head down to the Servants' Hall, where you can make your own sill-haunter. These little monsters of your creation can guard your window-sills, welcoming the treaters and scaring off the

: True Love or Vinegar Valentine?

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is enamoured to be displaying a collection of sweet and sour Victorian Valentine's Cards until 22 February. Keeping with the theme of romance we will be asking visitors to share their favourite literary romantic moments from either the pages or the screen. Will it be Mr Darcy and Lizzy Bennet or Heathcliff and Cathy? Tell us who you love to read! The Victorian Valentine's Cards are on loan to the House from Manchester Metropolitan Special

: Women of Oxford Road Walking Tour

Calling students and the curious! Join us for a unique walking tour to discover the history of Manchester women associated with the Oxford Road Corridor. Artists writers, scientists, medics, campaigners – many were pioneers in their fields, but may still lack recognition, including Elizabeth Gaskell. This event is part of of The Cultural Welcome, a special week of student events around the Oxford Road Corridor, Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter The guided walk starts at Grosvenor Square (All Saints Park),

: A Novel Introduction

Visit Elizabeth Gaskell's House between 15 October until Sunday 26 October and you can purchase a mystery Elizabeth Gaskell book for £5 with your admission ticket. This offer is linked to the House’s current exhibition, I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell, which explores how three young writers in residence have engaged with Elizabeth’s legacy for the first time, an experience shared by many of our visitors. A variety of paperback titles will be wrapped in brown paper and waiting for visitors