Mary Barton Session: 1

Once again we are delighted to welcome Dr. Diane Duffy to lead our discussions. For the remainder of this season the talks will concentrate on Mary Barton, which will be the focus of our forthcoming conference in July. (See details on the website, coming soon) Specifically for this meeting Diane will focus on Chapters 2 and 6 . Gaskell was very good on details and provides a great deal of detailed descriptions about the houses/interiors/possessions of the Barton, Carson and Davenport. Diane will   focus on  at how these descriptions give us insight into characters .that ECG has created

Prior to the discussion there will be the usual delicious buffet lunch served at 12.30 pm. The discussion will begin at 2pm. and finish at 3pm. Doors open at 12.00 pm..

We are a friendly bunch, so why not come and join us.. You are welcome to join  in the discussion, or just listen to what the rest of us have to say!

Charges: Members: £10 incl lunch  Discussion only: £5

Non-members: £11 incl lunch.   Discussion only: £6

                                          All are welcome

There will also be a chance to visit the Gaskell Exhibition Room on the first floor

Please remember to bring along your own plate, dish and mug, plus cutlery.

Brook Street Chapel Hall  is accessed directly from Adams Hill, on the opposite side to Knutsford Railway Station (pedestrian crossing at traffic lights).

NB The Knutsford meetings take place on the last Wednesday of every month from October to April, excluding December

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