Blogs & News

: Celebrating Charlotte – A Talk from the Brontë Society

****** Sorry, this event has now sold out *********** Elizabeth Gaskell's House is delighted welcome to Lauren Livesey from the Brontë Society together with Libby Tempest Chair of the Gaskell Society to discuss the friendship between Elizabeth and Charlotte, as well as the book 'Celebrating Charlotte Brontë.' Published to mark the bicentenary of Charlotte's birth and written by Christine Alexander and Sara L Pearson, Celebrating Charlotte Brontë: Transforming Life into Literature in 'Jane Eyre', is an exploration of how Charlotte took

: Sketching Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Introducing our day workshop in sketching. Have you ever wanted to record your memories of a visit using your own sketches and illustrations? This workshop will show you a variety of ways in which you can capture special places using pen, pencil, watercolour and other simple materials in a sketchbook. From drawing special items like lamps and furniture, to details and features as well as views, this day workshop will give you some tools to get started in

: English Through Creative Writing Course

Are you an intermediate or advanced English learner? Would you like to practice your English composition and writing skills in a fun and relaxed environment? In this class the tutor Liam Starkey will deliver exercises in creative writing designed to expand your range of expression and stimulate right brain thinking, well-being and relaxation. Feedback and advice on spelling and grammar will be available. Class cost £7 per class. 1, 15, 29 Nov, 2.30-4pm

: Lecture: The comforts of home. Domestic well-being in Georgian England

How did Georgian householders think about comfort and what made their houses into homes? In this talk, Jon Stobart will explore the increasing physical comfort of the Georgian house in terms of new technologies and shifting priorities - from fires and lamps to easy chairs and carpets - but also the ways in which the house/home was a place of emotional well-being, which involved both sociability and seclusion. Jon Stobart is Professor of History at Manchester Metropolitan University.

: North and South (12A)

Grab your bonnet or top hat and join us to watch the 2004 BBC adaptation of North & South staring Daniela Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage from 11.30am on Sunday 1 October. In celebration of Elizabeth Gaskell's birthday (29 September) we are showing this well-loved adaption in the house for the first time and to make it even more special we would like to encourage all visitors to don a bonnet or dress up in Victorian costume. Stay for the whole