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Cranford for Beginners – a talk by Libby Tempest (video)
22 Mar 2021

Cranford for Beginners – a talk by Libby Tempest (video)

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https://vimeo.com/522747640 Libby Tempest, Chair of the Gaskell Society, tells us about how she came to know and love the work of Elizabeth Gaskell and the ‘excellent women’ of Cranford in particular. A warm, funny and engaging talk, featuring readings by Gaskell … Continued

Mental Illness and the Victorians – the Case of Alice Hadfield Petschler
8 Mar 2021

Mental Illness and the Victorians – the Case of Alice Hadfield Petschler

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In March 2021, we were delighted to welcome the historian, biographer and retired teacher, Joanna Williams.   Alice  Hadfield Petschler (1830-1897)  was the photographer, poet and “lunatic” whose case helped to lead changes in the law on how the mentally … Continued

A Christmas Ramble (video)
2 Dec 2020

A Christmas Ramble (video)

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We had a very jolly, festive get-together on December 1st, as the Society’s Anthony Burton took us on a walk through Victorian Manchester. We recorded his talk and you can join us on catch-up here. The Gaskells must have often … Continued

Anthony Burton, history, Manchester
Mrs Gaskell’s Personal Pantheon (video)
19 Aug 2020

Mrs Gaskell’s Personal Pantheon (video)

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This talk was given to the Gaskell Society by Bob Gamble on 19 August 2020. In it, he presents undiscovered biographical information about Elizabeth Gaskell. His research casts fresh light on Elizabeth’s inner circle, uncovering some of the mysteries of … Continued

elizabeth gaskell, history, Unitarianism
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