The Gaskell Society

Celebrating the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell

Sylvia’s Lovers – quotes V

To mark our new season of Knutsford discussions on Sylvia’s Lovers, Dr Diane Duffy has compiled a series of quotes from Chapters 30-37. These chapters will be covered in her […]

Sylvia’s Lovers – quotes IV

To mark our new season of Knutsford discussions on Sylvia’s Lovers, Dr Diane Duffy has compiled a series of quotes from Chapters 24-29. These chapters will be covered in her […]

Sylvia’s Lovers – quotes III

To mark our new season of Knutsford discussions on Sylvia’s Lovers, Dr Diane Duffy has compiled a series of quotes from Chapters 16-23. These chapters will be covered in her […]

Sylvia’s Lovers – quotes II

To mark our new season of Knutsford discussions on Sylvia’s Lovers, Dr Diane Duffy has compiled a series of quotes from Chapters 8-15. These chapters will be covered in her […]

Sylvia’s Lovers – quotes I

To mark our new season of Knutsford discussions on Sylvia’s Lovers, Dr Diane Duffy has compiled a series of quotes from Chapters 1-7. These chapters will be covered in her […]

ALS Autumn Newsletter

If you’re a member of the Gaskell Society, you’re affiliated to the Alliance of Literary Societies. Here’s their 2023 Autumn Newsletter, which we hope you’ll enjoy reading. Contents The 2023 […]

Helena Mathewson

Did any of Elizabeth Gaskell’s daughters follow in their mother’s footsteps to become published writers? Dr Diane Duffy has the answer

ALSo Journal 2023

If you’re a member of the Gaskell Society, you’re affiliated to the Alliance of Literary Societies. Here’s their 2023 Newsletter, which we hope you’ll enjoy reading.  Contents Editorial – R. […]

Meet our new Chair

Dr Diane Duffy, Chair of the Gaskell Society

We’re absolutely delighted that Dr Diane Duffy was elected as our new Chair  at our Annual General Meeting in April.  Read more about her and her plans for the Gaskell […]