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Shared Reading sessions

Want to read Elizabeth Gaskell aloud in her own home?

Now you can join one of our friendly free shared reading sessions.

Working with charity The Reader, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are hosting a series of events where you can experience the joy of reading together. 

During the session a trained Reader Leader will select an extract from one of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels to read aloud together. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, ideas and memories – there is no pressure to talk or read aloud.

Experience the joy of literature in your own way through shared reading in a unique venue.

These Shared Reading Taster sessions are free and will take place in-person at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Use the buttons below to book.

Sunday 21 June

11am – 12pm

2pm – 3pm

Wednesday 24 June

11am – 12pm

2pm – 3pm

This event is free but booking is required.

Click here for more info on accessibility and how to get here.

The Reader is a charity based at Calderstones Park in Liverpool whose work aims to foster connection through reading together. To find out more about Shared Reading their wider work, visit thereader.org.uk

Keep the Pages Turning

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 would like to support the House with an additional donation you can do so via this link.