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‘I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell’ Exhibition Opens to Public
‘I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell’, the exhibition featuring work by three young writers from The Writing Squad, is now open to the public in Elizabeth Gaskell’s House itself (after its run at Manchester Central Library for the Festival of Libraries 2025).
The exhibition shows work by Georgia Affonso, Princess Arinola Adegbite and Guruleen Kahlo, who completed a spring residency at the House. The immersive exhibition flows throughout the House and includes Guruleen’s short stories, Georgia’s play available in audio format, and poems by Princess, all positioned in areas reflecting their inspiration and themes including at Elizabeth’s writing table over looking the garden.
The exhibition runs till 9 November 2025. Entry is included in admission to the house.