I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell Exhibition

Early in 2025 Elizabeth Gaskell’s House announced its inaugural Writers Residency funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate the House’s 10-year anniversary of opening to the public.

I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell features work by three young writers from The Writing Squad: 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 project is also in collaboration with Manchester City of Literature, and celebrates 10 years since the restoration of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

Entry to the exhibition is included in admission to the House.