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: Lunch-time Reading: International Mother Language Day

It's International Mother Language Day! Join our fabulous volunteers from across the globe, as they read extracts from Elizabeth Gaskell's writings in their own languages. Lunch-time talks and readings are included in usual House entry No booking required, but please make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat.   For more talks, see our full programme  

: Halloween Lunch-time Talk: Elizabeth Gaskell’s Gothic Tales

Get into the Halloween spirit and join us for a lunch-time talk on Elizabeth Gaskell's gothic tales, with Dr Diane Duffy. Mysterious vanishings, eerie old buildings, windswept moors and ghostly goings-on: Elizabeth Gaskell's goosebump-inducing gothic stories are a far cry from the gritty Manchester novels with which she's often associated. Come along at 1pm to find out more about these dark and decidedly spine-tingling tales! Included in House entry      Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is run by Manchester Historic

: Remembrance Sunday Talk: Poetry of the Great War

Join us to commemorate Remembrance Sunday, at our short, informal lunch-time talk on World War I poetry with Philip Watts. The discussion, on these powerful and moving pieces of writing, will include readings of complete poems. Included in House entry  Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is run by Manchester Historic Buildings Trust (charity no. 1080606) and all money gained through private tours, talks, room hire and ticket sales goes towards the ongoing maintenance and running costs of the House. If you

: Lunch-time Talk: Victorian Christmas Games

Forfeits...Snap Apple...Musical Fright: just a selection of the curious Christmas games played around the Victorian fireside during the festive season! Join Anthony Burton as he discusses weird and wonderful Victorian Christmas parlour games – with the chance for visitors to join in the fun. Treat yourself to a mince pie and a warming mulled wine in our cosy Tea Room too!   Included in House entry      Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is run by Manchester Historic Buildings Trust (charity

: Lunch-time Talk: Victorian Christmas Literature

A cheerful company assembled round a glowing fire from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Join Anthony Burton for a festive lunch-time talk about Christmas literature during the Victorian period. Seasonal refreshments will be on sale in the Tea Room.   Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is run by Manchester Historic Buildings Trust (charity no. 1080606) and all money gained through private tours, talks, room hire and ticket sales goes towards the ongoing maintenance and running costs of the House. If