The Gaskells and the Cultural Life of Victorian Manchester

This illustrated talk explores how Elizabeth Gaskell and her circle shaped Victorian Manchester’s cultural life, presented at Cross Street Chapel with a Q&A session.

Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm (doors at 6:00pm)

Location: Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL

Dr Diane Duffy explores Manchester’s thriving arts scene in the mid-19th century, including art, music and literature, and places Elizabeth Gaskell at the centre of a cultural network linking creativity with science and industry.

• Includes: Q&A session
• Booking: essential
• Accessibility: wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet on ground floor
• Refund policy: No refunds