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: The Manchester Quilt

The Elizabeth Gaskell's House Sewing Bee present their Manchester Quilt in this temporary exhibition over February Half Term. Take a closer look at the beautiful quilt made by the group, find out more about quilt making in the 19th Century and read about Elizabeth's own sewing habits in this mini-exhibition. There will also be family craft sessions running on Wednesday 21 February. The exhibition is in the Servants' Hall and is included in admission. There will be a

: Second-Hand Book Sale

Named as 'Manchester's best second-hand Book Sale', the Elizabeth Gaskell's House second-hand Book Sale is a must visit for book lovers, bibliophiles and bookworms. The second-hand Book Sale is held within Manchester's very own literary House (in the old Servants' Hall) and you can browse a wide variety of good quality books. We have contemporary fiction, crime, thrillers, classics, OS maps, biographies, history and children's books. The Book Sale is held every second Sunday of the month* and

: Plymouth Grove Writing Group – November

Our self-led informal, supportive creative writing group meets every fourth Thursday. £1 per session plus usual house admission (your ticket is valid for 12 months) No need to book just drop in!  

: Plymouth Grove Writing Group – October

Our self-led informal, supportive creative writing group meets every fourth Thursday. £1 per session plus usual house admission (your ticket is valid for 12 months) No need to book just drop in!

: Plymouth Grove Writing Group – September

Our self-led informal, supportive creative writing group meets every fourth Thursday. £1 per session plus usual house admission (your ticket is valid for 12 months) No need to book just drop in!