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: International Women’s Day Walking Tour

In the week of International Women’s Day, join 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. The guided walk starts at Grosvenor Square (All Saints Park), off Oxford Road and will finish at Elizabeth Gaskell's House. The cost includes entry to Elizabeth Gaskell's House so you can learn

: 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

: I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell

Early in 2025 Elizabeth Gaskell's House announced its inaugural Writers Residency funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate the House's 10-year anniversary of opening to the public. ‘I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell’ features work by three young writers Georgia Affonso, Princess Arinola Adegbite and Guruleen Kahlo, who completed a spring residency at the House. The immersive exhibition flows throughout the House and includes Guruleen’s short stories, Georgia’s play available in audio format, and poems by Princess,

: Textile Art Celebrating Trailblazing Women

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is delighted to host a small exhibition of textile work created by the Trailblazing Stitching group. The work on display in The Bronte Room has been created over several years for International Women’s Day projects, and includes banners and tapestry hoops that celebrate trailblazing women connected with Greater Manchester. Please note that some elements of the textile collection may be removed from display for short periods of time to allow them to be taken to

: Temporary Exhibition: The Story of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House from Dereliction to Delight

October 2024 was the 10-year anniversary of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House being opened to the public following its restoration. It took many years of fundraising and determination from a dedicated group of volunteers to get to where we are today. To celebrate this milestone, a new exhibition has been created using oral history interviews from some of the people involved. From Janet Allan, who led the campaign, to Frank Galvin, the self-dubbed 'House detective', this new exhibition delves into