Special Event

First Edition Thursdays

2 October - 6 November 2025
1:30pm - 3pm
Included in general admission

Join us to explore the rare books in our collection.

Visitors during autumn will get an extra special treat, as our volunteers will be showcasing a different rare book from our collections store every Thursday afternoon.

To get involved just book a general admission ticket on any Thursday between 2nd October and 6th November between 1:30pm - 3pm in the Dining Room.

Follow the link to find out which books are available on which days.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Visitor information

Address

Elizabeth Gaskell's House

84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9LW
0161 273 2215

Opening times

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3pm)

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