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. Three young writers (all aged under 30) were invited to spend time immersing themselves in Elizabeth’s world and responding to her legacy in their words. Georgia Affonso, Princess Arinola Adegbite and Guruleen Kahlo, who are all connected to Manchester through their life, education and creative work, sought to explore not only Elizabeth Gaskell as