On IWD itself Sunday 8 March join me for a walk on the theme of Criminelles, Manchester's female criminals of the long 19th Century. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
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On IWD itself Sunday 8 March join me for a walk on the theme of Criminelles, Manchester's female criminals of the long 19th Century. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
Excited for this four weeks today. Tickets still available so join us for an entertaining history walk about the Women of Oxford Road followed by entry to Elizabeth Gaskell's House. #Manchester #IWD2026
elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/inter...
Fall in love with your new favourite book at our Second Hand Book Sale this Sunday 8 February. Plus we have tea and cake. Browse fiction, crime, thrillers, classics, OS maps, biographies, history and childrens. Book now elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/secon...
#cake #books #Sunday #Weekend
Discover the fascinating history of Manchester's pioneering women!
Celebrate International Women's Day 2026 with this unique walking tour of Oxford Road led by expert guide @revealmcr.bsky.social, Wednesday 4 March (10.30am).
Book now through our website
#iwd26 #givetogain #manchester #walkingtour
BOOK LAUNCH: 16th February 6.30pm!
We are delighted to be joined by Manifesto Press and Manchester Morning Star Readers and Supporters Group to celebrate the launch of Doc Ritchie’s excellent and timely new volume, Friedrich Engels in the 21st Century. Find out more: wcml.org.uk/event/book-l...
19 January 1856 Margaret Ashton was born in Manchester. Manchester’s first female councillor, she was a pacifist and suffragist. She campaigned for better wages for factory girls and improved maternal health care, helping found Manchester Babies’ Hospital.
a small toast to my new books!
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@ailsacox.bsky.social
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On Wednesday 4 March I'm collaborating with @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social for a walk about Women of Oxford Road, followed by entry to Elizabeth Gaskell House with all proceeds going to support this museum and charity elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/inter...
A huge 🌟 thank you 🌟 to Philippa @revealmcr.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of Oxford Road yesterday!
We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social
This image shows three people sat behind a wooden desk. In the foreground there are red bound books and writing quills. Behind the people the dining table can be seen, with plates out as if set for dinner.
Writers in Residence Announced!
Meet the three young writers who will be immersing themselves in Elizabeth’s world as part of a #HeritageFund project @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social marking 10 years of the restoration of the House
elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/writers-in-r...
I'll be giving an online talk about 'Northern Writers' on Lancashire Day, November 26th 7pm, for @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social. Book early here to avoid disappointment. elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/north/
Another session of conservation cleaning @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social today with a bigger group than usual - but still involving ladders, light bulbs and DIY.
