Blogs & News

: 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

: Gardening Activity Day at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Join us for our first ever Gardening Activity Day! Find out what it's like to work in our award-winning garden by helping our team of Gardening Volunteer prepare the Garden for the autumn. At the end of the day, you will be able to take home a plant from our Garden. Details Where: Elizabeth Gaskell's House GardenWhen: Wednesday 18th SeptemberTime: 10.30am - 2.30pm What will I be doing? Tasks will be dependent on the weather, but will likely

: Wedding Open Day at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

You are invited The Wedding Team at Elizabeth Gaskell's House request the pleasure of your company at our wedding open day on Saturday 14 September 2024. Order of the day This is the perfect opportunity to see the House as it would be on your special day. One of our wedding coordinators will give you a tour of the venue and provide details of our various packages. You can then explore the House further and speak to our