BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Gaskell Society - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Gaskell Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Gaskell Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260325T185743Z CREATED:20250606T173953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185743Z UID:7711-1777381200-1777388400@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-april/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260303T101647Z CREATED:20250606T173749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T101647Z UID:7709-1774962000-1774969200@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-march/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260212T181004Z CREATED:20250606T172604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T181004Z UID:7705-1771938000-1771945200@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-february/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20250624T164753Z CREATED:20250606T172257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T164753Z UID:7702-1769518800-1769526000@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-january/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T150000 DTSTAMP:20250617T085007Z CREATED:20250606T155056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T085007Z UID:7649-1764075600-1764082800@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-november/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20250820T165131Z CREATED:20250605T161437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T165131Z UID:7608-1761656400-1761663600@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy and Elizabeth Gaskell - Far From the Madding Crowd DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/thomas-hardy-and-elizabeth-gaskell-october/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hardy-and-gaskell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T210000 DTSTAMP:20250707T104539Z CREATED:20250707T102901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T104539Z UID:7766-1757530800-1757538000@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Online Course - Feisty Females DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/online-course-feisty-females/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Discussion,literature,Online ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Gaskell's House":MAILTO:enquiries@elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T150000 DTSTAMP:20250320T120611Z CREATED:20240219T122040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T120611Z UID:5155-1745931600-1745938800@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - Eliot & Gaskell\, Critical Responses DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-april-2025/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T150000 DTSTAMP:20250227T164341Z CREATED:20240219T121940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T164341Z UID:5156-1742907600-1742914800@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - Adam Bede\, Ruth and Mary Barton DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-march-2025/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,George Eliot,Knutsford,Mary Barton,Meeting,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20241108T140312Z CREATED:20240219T121831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T140312Z UID:5157-1740488400-1740495600@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - Middlemarch & Wives and Daughters DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-february-2025/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,George Eliot,Knutsford,Meeting,Wives & Daughters,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T150000 DTSTAMP:20240814T150900Z CREATED:20240730T080434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T150900Z UID:6546-1738069200-1738076400@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - The Mill on the Floss & Wives and Daughters DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-january-2025/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,George Eliot,Knutsford,Meeting,The Mill on the Floss,Wives & Daughters,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T150000 DTSTAMP:20241004T065453Z CREATED:20240730T075907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T065453Z UID:6542-1732626000-1732633200@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - The Mill on the Floss and the Moorland Cottage 2 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-november-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,George Eliot,Knutsford,Meeting,The Mill on the Floss,The Moorland Cottage,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T150000 DTSTAMP:20241024T160930Z CREATED:20240219T121419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T160930Z UID:5151-1730206800-1730214000@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - The Mill on the Floss and the Moorland Cottage I DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-october-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,George Eliot,Knutsford,Meeting,The Mill on the Floss,The Moorland Cottage,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T150000 DTSTAMP:20240410T114646Z CREATED:20230526T092415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T114646Z UID:4550-1714482000-1714489200@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - April 2024 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-april-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T093512Z CREATED:20230526T092021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T093512Z UID:4548-1711458000-1711465200@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - March 2024 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-march-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T093616Z CREATED:20230526T091714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T093616Z UID:4544-1709038800-1709046000@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - February 2024 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-february-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T093746Z CREATED:20230523T145526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T093746Z UID:4510-1706619600-1706626800@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Knutsford Meeting - January 2024 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-january-2024/ LOCATION:Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\, Adam's Hill\,\, Knutsford\, WA16 8DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T150000 DTSTAMP:20231122T161059Z CREATED:20230523T145058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T161059Z UID:4506-1701180000-1701183600@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Online 'Knutsford' Meeting - November 2023 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-november-2023/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T200000 DTSTAMP:20230526T103803Z CREATED:20230526T103803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T103803Z UID:4573-1698865200-1698868800@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Online Event: Shirley - Charlotte Brontë and the Industrial Novel DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/shirley/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online,women ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Gaskell's House":MAILTO:enquiries@elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T150000 DTSTAMP:20231031T105052Z CREATED:20230516T155849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T105052Z UID:4431-1698764400-1698764400@gaskellsociety.co.uk SUMMARY:Online "Knutsford" Meeting - October 2023 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Sensation Fiction – Lady Audley’s Secret \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 27 April\, 2027\n\n \n\n \, \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\nBST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n£5 – £6 \n \n \n \n Dr Diane Duffy continues her popular study sessions\, turning her attention to Sensation Fiction and in particular\, Lady Audley’s Secret\, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. These friendly monthly sessions take place in Knutsford and also online – share your views\, or simply enjoy listening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We associate Sensation Fiction\, popularised by Wilkie Collins and Mary Braddon\, with the late 1850s until around the 1890s. However\, these novels –  which focus on secrets\, crime and detection – were emerging even before Collins and Braddon published their best sellers – The Woman in White and Lady Audley’s Secret. For the next Knutsford session Diane will focus on Lady Audley’s Secret\, Braddon’s first popular sensation novel which was published in serial form in 1862 in both the Sixpenny Magazine and the London Journal. Braddon’s work came in between Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’ (1861) and ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ (1863)\, a story adeptly retitled by Dickens to give it the atmosphere of sensation fiction. The original title (‘A Night’s Work’) does not have the same marketing impact – it is amazing what a difference a word makes! Gaskell\, however\, was far from pleased\, as she was not consulted about the change! In the period between 1859 and her death\, Elizabeth Gaskell also produced a number of short stories\, including ‘Lois the Witch’\, two major novels Sylvia’s Lovers (1863) and Wives and Daughters (1864-Jan 1866)\, and a novella\, ‘Cousin Phillis’ (1864).  As Diane says\, “I have chosen Lady Audley over The Woman in White because it is much more ambiguous in its presentation of gender\, class and crime and is much more socially challenging\, maybe more akin to Gaskell!” This sixth and final session will be a general discussion on the critical reception of the novel. Where we can\, it will be good to draw parallels with Gaskell’s work to see if there are any literary connections between her writing (both her realist and more Gothic works) and Sensation Fiction.  We hope to see you either in Knutsford or online. Happy reading! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Extracts and Points to Ponder coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors open from 1pm: feel free to bring a packed lunch. The study session and Zoom meeting will begin at 2pm. Simply come along and pay on the door\, or use the Book Now button below (no booking fee). Diane will also run the sessions on Zoom\, so if you can’t join us in Knutsford\, join us online. You’ll receive the Zoom link with your ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy  Lady Audley’s Secret from Bookshop.org using the link below and the Gaskell Society will receive a small commission\, helping us to continue our activities. Bookshop.org also supports independent bookshops across the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where to find us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brook Street Unitarian Chapel\n \n \n\nAdam's Hill\,\n \n \n Knutsford\,\n\n\n WA16 8DY\n\n United Kingdom\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Gaskell Society Annual General Meeting 2027 URL:https://gaskellsociety.co.uk/event/knutsford-meeting-october-2023/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Discussion,Knutsford,Meeting,Sylvia's Lovers,Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="The Gaskell Society":MAILTO:gaskellsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR