Blogs & News

: Mother’s Day at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

 "Mother's love is given by God, John. It holds fast for ever and ever." Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South Join us for a Mothering Sunday discussion on motherhood, as seen through the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell.  Meet Elizabeth Gaskell herself - in the guise of our very own Dr Diane Duffy - as she settles in the drawing room to talk to interviewer Chris Foley about motherhood through the lens of Elizabeth's own letters and novels. Don't forget to

: The Sound of Servants: The Musical!

'This housekeeper has her chores and with the bell she answers doors...meets and greets the great and good....' This performance is now SOLD OUT but we still have tickets left for the performance organised by The Friends of Elizabeth Gaskell's House at 2pm on Saturday 27 April, which includes tea and cake. More Details Join us for an innovative new musical devised by local women’s group Herizons at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Performed promenade style, this musical adventure will explore

: The Sound of Servants: The Musical!

'This housekeeper has her chores and with the bell she answers doors...meets and greets the great and good....' This performance is now SOLD OUT but we still have tickets left for the performance organised by The Friends of Elizabeth Gaskell's House at 2pm on Saturday 27 April, which includes tea and cake. More Details Join us for an innovative new musical devised by local women’s group Herizons at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Performed promenade style, this musical adventure will explore

: Remembrance Sunday Poetry Reading

Join us in the Dining Room at 12.30pm for a short poetry reading to mark the centenary of the Armistice and to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. Thank you to Andrea Ellis for doing the poetry reading. Included in admission. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Laurence Binyon - 1914

: Christmas Carols in the Drawing Room

Join our House pianist for seasonal carols around the piano in the Drawing Room at 11am and 2pm. Included in Admission. Mince pies and mulled wine will be on sale in the Tea Room and pick up some last-minute stocking fillers in the shop.