The Gaskell Society

The Gaskell Society

Celebrating the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell

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The Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2024

Cross Street Chapel Cross Street,, Manchester, United Kingdom

Our Annual General Meeting takes place at Cross Street Chapel in Manchester 10.00 Tea and Coffee 10.30 Annual General Meeting 11.45 The Daphne Carrick Memorial Lecture - Jane Austen and Elizabeth […]

Knutsford Meeting – April 2024

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our Chair, Dr Diane Duffy will be discussing Sylvia's Lovers for the 2023-24 Knutsford season. Gaskell’s only historical novel, Sylvia’s Lovers is set in the fictional coastal town of Monkshaven, […]

£5 – £6

The Alliance of Literary Societies AGM Weekend, Bowness

Various Venues, Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom

The Gaskell Society is a member of the Alliance of Literary Societies (ALS), so our members are most welcome to attend the Alliance's Gathering and AGM. This year, it's hosted […]

Gaskell Society Conference 2024

Sketchley Grange Hotel Sketchley Ln,, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

A Passport to freedom: Women Travellers in the 19th Century We're delighted to announce that our next conference, on the theme of Travel, will take place between 5 and 8 […]

price tbc

The Gaskell Memorial Service 2024

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Every year, on a Sunday close to what would have been Elizabeth Gaskell's birthday, we lay flowers on her grave (10.45am) at Brook Street Chapel in Knutsford. This year, our […]

Knutsford Meeting – October 2024

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – November 2024

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – January 2025

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – February 2025

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – March 2025

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – April 2025

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy a […]

£5 – £6