Since its publication in 1857, Elizabeth Gaskell’s The Life of Charlotte Brontë has divided opinion. Some critics suggest it is historically unreliable – perhaps Gaskell’s sources were flawed and maybe […]
Cross Street,
Manchester, M2 1NL United Kingdom
Who was St George? Why study Shakespeare? Are Manchester's folk songs and Elizabeth Gaskell's writings still relevant to our lives? A "micro festival" in Manchester City Centre aims to find […]
Adam's Hill,
Knutsford, WA16 8DY United Kingdom
« All Events Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell – Far From the Madding Crowd 28 April , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm £5 – £6 Dr Diane Duffy continues her […]
This introductory talk by the Gaskell Society's Vice Chair, Libby Tempest, explores the relationship between two giants of nineteenth century literature. Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell were opposites in many […]
Elizabeth Gaskell’s famous biography, The Life of Charlotte Brontë went a considerable way to creating the myth of the famous writer living up on the moors. But what of the […]
Cowpasture Road
Ilkley, LS29 8RQ United Kingdom
Our 2026 conference takes place in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. Our theme is literary links and we'll be exploring Elizabeth Gaskell's links with other writers and editors, cultures of risk, […]