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Elizabeth Gaskell's House

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Celebrating the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, writer, social reformer and radical. Open Wed, Thurs & Sun, 11-4.30pm. Booking Advised.

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Elizabeth Gaskell's House @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social · 2d

A huge 🌟 thank you 🌟 to Philippa @revealmcr.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of Oxford Road yesterday!

We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.

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Louise Sutherland @lsutherland.bsky.social · Mar 3

Writers in Residence Announced!
Meet the three young writers who will be immersing themselves in Elizabeth’s world as part of a #HeritageFund project @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social marking 10 years of the restoration of the House

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Jun 23

I'll be giving an online talk about 'Northern Writers' on Lancashire Day, November 26th 7pm, for @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social. Book early here to avoid disappointment. elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/north/

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Adam Daber 🐝☮️🇺🇦 🇾🇪 @manuman61.bsky.social · Jul 21

Another session of conservation cleaning @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social today with a bigger group than usual - but still involving ladders, light bulbs and DIY.

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