![]() ![]() What began as a serialisation in Charles Dicken’s Household Words was destined to become a novel because of the instant high regard it attracted. The story behind the chocolate box façade of Cranford is where its appeal for many stems, with the social constraints faced by Victorian women turned on their head. It is also believed to have been the author’s favourite novel, as “ the only one of my own books that I can read again” and the title being the name she affectionately went on to give to her cat. Since it was published in 1851 Cranford has never been out of print, having gained the greatest national and international appeal of all Gaskell’s works. ![]() ![]() Whether your first experience of Cranford was reading the book or watching the BBC series, or you have yet to enter the world of Matty and Deborah Jenkyns, Mary Smith, Octavia Pole and others, you’ll be fascinated by a tale to which there is more than meets the eye. The exhibition gives the opportunity to discover the many different dynamics of one of Elizabeth Gaskell’s most popular novels, which will be accompanied by a family trail through the house. ![]() Visitors to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House will not only find the Grade II* listed Regency-style villa to explore when it reopens on Wednesday 19 May, but also a brand new exhibition A Love Affair with Cranford(until 30 April 2022). New exhibition opening at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House ![]()
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