Knutsford Meeting – April 2024
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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, against a backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Sylvia Robson lives a simple enough life on the farm, when she meets Charlie Kinraid, a dashing seaman. […]
The Alliance of Literary Societies AGM Weekend, Bowness
Various Venues, Bowness-on-Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere, United KingdomThe 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 by the Arthur Ransome Society, so it's in a wonderful setting! Booking for the weekend in Bowness-on-Windermere is now open. Friday 17 May – Two […]
Gaskell Society Conference 2024
Sketchley Grange Hotel Sketchley Ln,, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, United KingdomA 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 July 2024 at the Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa, a 4-star country house hotel on the borders of Leicestershire and Warwickshire. We've gathering together an […]
The Gaskell Memorial Service 2024
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomEvery 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 service actually falls on the day itself, so our theme is birthdays and celebration. We also lay flowers on the nearby grave of the Gaskell […]
Knutsford Meeting – October 2024
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or use the […]
Knutsford Meeting – November 2024
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or use the […]
Knutsford Meeting – January 2025
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or use the […]
Knutsford Meeting – February 2025
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or use the […]
Knutsford Meeting – March 2025
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or book online […]
Knutsford Meeting – April 2025
Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United KingdomOur 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 friendly and informal talk and discussion, 2-3pm. Everyone is most welcome. £5 members, £6 non-members Simply come along and pay on the door, or book online […]