Elizabeth Gaskell's House
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Historic Victorian House . Open to the public. Home of Manchester writer Elizabeth Gaskell. Update description
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Address:
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, 84 Plymouth Grove
Manchester
Manchester
Web site:
elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk ⇒
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2015-11-05(in English below)- Quel lieu merveilleux et enchanteur!!! Préparez-vous, vous serez ébloui, c'est adorable, précieux et si rare de découvrir un tré...
2015-08-23I can't rate this place highly enough. The volunteers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic and the whole atmosphere encourages you to interact with the...
2014-10-19A great place to visit, the staff are very friendly knowledgeable. If you love your Elizabeth Gaskell novels this is the place to come to see where...
2018-10-19Had a wonderful afternoon pottering around Gaskell House. The volunteers are very informative and the house has been passionately restored. Great for...
2018-07-22We were given an excellent talk by Dr. Diane Duffy. It was fascinating to learn about all the famous people, like Charlotte Bronte, who had stood in...
2018-03-15We had a great Crafternoon making Suffolk puffs! And delicious tea and cake. Thank you!
2018-01-24top notch in every way. staff were very friendly and a nice cup of coffee to finish. along with directions back to piccadilly station.
2017-10-29Such a lovely afternoon. The people working there were so passionate and knowledgeable. Thank you so much xx
2017-08-23I'm long overdue another visit to this remarkable house. I feel that the staff and volunteers are a passionate group of people who are welcoming,...
2017-04-17Visiting this home was the highlight of my last trip to Manchester. Loved being where such a great author had lived and others who walked through its...
2017-04-05Visited for the first time today with an 8 and 3 year old. We all absolutely loved it. The volunteers were amazing and had so much knowledge of the...
2017-02-06My number 1 favourite of our visit to Manchester so far, an amazing restoration and recreation of a literary shrine. Great knowledgeable and...
2016-12-18Such a great place to visit you truly are transported back in time as all the original type features are present throughout the house. The staff are...
2016-11-01I love the house. So glad they saved it. The volunteer guides help bring it to life. I can imagine being back in time when so many amazing people...
2016-09-26Beautifully restored, great volunteers and good cake.
2016-09-11The volunteers make this place, really bring it to life, loved hearing about the arguments with Dickens!
2016-07-16Very enthusiastic and welcoming staff.
2016-02-25Well worth a visit. Just so much to see. Lovely friendly, staff. Looking forward to going back again
2015-09-26I spent an enjoyable time visiting Elizabeth Gaskell's House last Sunday. I will definitely return.
2015-08-23Staff are brilliant and so knowledgeable about the house. Loved ringing the doorbell that's been rung by Florence Nightingale
Updates from Elizabeth Gaskell's House
2015-11-05
Would you like to work with us? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team! We are recruiting an Audience Development and Learning Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) to focus on the development of our schools and learning programme in 2016. Details here
Would you like to work with us? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team! We are recruiting an Audience Development and Learning Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) to focus on the development of our schools and learning programme in 2016. Details here
2015-10-26
It is half term this week and we have a great family activity lined up for you! Join us for 'Put yourself in the Picture - a portrait inspired Big Draw activity led by artist Annette Cobley! Wednesday 28 October 11am-3pm - full details http://www.elizabet
It is half term this week and we have a great family activity lined up for you! Join us for 'Put yourself in the Picture - a portrait inspired Big Draw activity led by artist Annette Cobley! Wednesday 28 October 11am-3pm - full details http://www.elizabet
2015-10-19
We are looking forward to hosting two Manchester Literature Festival events this week - tonight we are welcoming Nick Channer to talk about his recent book exploring writers' houses and on Wednesday Jon McGregor will be talking about the art of letter wri
We are looking forward to hosting two Manchester Literature Festival events this week - tonight we are welcoming Nick Channer to talk about his recent book exploring writers' houses and on Wednesday Jon McGregor will be talking about the art of letter wri
2015-10-07
Unfortunately we have had to cancel tomorrows Victorian Journalism Study Day. We hope to reschedule this shortly, but if you have any questions in the meantime please get in touch. We will be getting in touch with individuals who have purchased tickets. M
Unfortunately we have had to cancel tomorrows Victorian Journalism Study Day. We hope to reschedule this shortly, but if you have any questions in the meantime please get in touch. We will be getting in touch with individuals who have purchased tickets. M
2015-10-06
Yesterday marked our first year anniversary since opening! It has been a busy, fun, enjoyable year and special thanks must go to all those who volunteer now and have done in the past to make the house such a success! See this article for a special message
Yesterday marked our first year anniversary since opening! It has been a busy, fun, enjoyable year and special thanks must go to all those who volunteer now and have done in the past to make the house such a success! See this article for a special message
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