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: Dressing the Victorian Lady – The Dress

Join us for an informative and entertaining talk from Margo Singer and Polly MacLeod on Dressing the Victorian Lady, focusing on the dress itself. In this session, Margo and Polly will talk through and show examples of day and evening dresses worn by Victorian ladies. You will have the opportunity to look at how dresses were constructed, adapted and the materials used, and closely examine a printed silk dress and a silk satin bodice. Ticket price includes tea and

: Friends Open Day

Come to the Friends of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Open Day and help us to raise funds for the House*. Visit the House, meet some of The Friends and see the benefits of becoming a Friend of one of Manchester's Literary and Historical Treasures. From 12 noon to 3pm listen to short talks about William’s chair, Charlotte Bronte’s portrait, the servants’ exhibition, the garden and the “Manchester quilt”. For younger visitors, there will be a quiz about the servants

: The Elgar Society present Elgar’s Piano Quintet

Members of the Pleyel ensemble will perform Elgar's piano quintet in the beautiful restored home of Elizabeth Gaskell.  Parts of the House will also be open to look around and refreshments can be purchased from the Tea Room. Admission by advance ticket only - £20 Contact David Jones on 0161 439 7176 or email davidljones@saqnet.co.uk Please note that this event is being organised by the Elgar Society and tickets cannot be booked via the House or website.

: Summer Evening Cello Concert Fundraiser

"It is the closest instrument to the human voice, and the things you can do on the cello... there are endless possibilities" Stjepan Hauser Join us for a wonderful summer evening's cello concert, and help us to raise funds for Elizabeth Gaskell's House. Talented Royal Northern College of Music cellist Lucinda Neil and ensemble will perform a programme of chamber music, featuring works by Boccherini, Boismortier and Popper, in our elegant Drawing Room, where you'll have the chance

: Edward Lear’s Stuff And Nonsense

Owls, Pussycats, and No End of Nonsense!   Join us for a fun-filled theatrical event with a difference! Enjoy an audience with Mr Edward Lear, King of the Nonsense Rhyme and Loopy Limerick, courtesy of esteemed practitioners of theatrical Victoriana, Don’t Go Into The Cellar. Runcible spoons at the ready? Let Mr Lear entertain you with terribly tall tales about his life and times - the fantastic folk and the fabulous flora and fauna he encountered along the