84 Plymouth Grove
The Pediment
2011
Open Day
Today is the first day of an exciting Exhibition
The Gaskells’ House by Simon Jones
Dotted around the rooms of the Gaskells’ House a series of images can be found that reveal glimpses of what could be described as “the building’s memory”. Fragments of narratives, buildings and past inhabitants and visitors can be seen to emerge from under the floorboards and skirting boards. These images are not in any particular order, nor are they any kind of bold statement. They are a rather more a quiet reminder from the house of what it has taken part in.
Simon became interested in the idea of creating artwork at the Gaskells’ House some time ago. Noticing the blue plaque through the misty window of a bus and finding out who lived there, it became a haunting site that somehow maintained its demeanour after all this time. However, after many years of passing the house daily on the way to University and then work, it was the sight of scaffolding and the beginnings of its renovation that finally incited him to approach the Gaskells’ House about making artwork in the house.
Simon Jones is an award winning photographic artist whose work is often concerned with memory and domestic spaces. He regularly exhibits nationally.
We also have new displays on the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell, the history of the house and a look at future plans. On the Open Dayshere are talks, tours , the book-shop selling new Gaskell related books and a varied selection of second- hand books. And don’t forget to sample our delicious home-made cakes with tea or coffee served in our delightful china cups and saucers. Mrs G. would have approved!
Do come along there is so much to see! Entrance £1, children free.
Saturday 10 December 2pm - 4.30pm
Our Festive Event - A Christmas Carol
at The Gaskells' House, 84 Plymouth Road, M13 9LW
Start your Christmas the traditional way with Charles Dickens' famous story, presented by our Unitarian friends Gordon and Veronica Walker.
Cost, including seasonal refreshments £7.50
Please book in advance with Margery Schofield (0161) 681 1439
2012
Thursday 5 January 6pm
William Gaskell: A life
First ever exhibition dedicated to his life
at The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HY
Until Friday 27th January.
Tel: 0161 236 6785 www.theportico.org.uk
Free
Thursday 12 January 6.30pm
The Reverend William Gaskell - a presentation
By michaela Hulme, Jessica Manfield and Alice McManus
Talk (with buffet) £16 each or talk only £5 each
To book contact the library at
The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HY
Tel: 0161 236 6785
or online at http://reverendwilliamgaskell.eventbrite.co.uk
See pdf leaflet for more information
Special Manchester Art Gallery Tours
Sunday 12 February, 1pm
and Saturday 3 March 2012, 2.30pm
Nirvana Rommell, our treasured guide, who has taken us on various tours around the Art Gallery in the past, is providing two special tours to raise money for The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Titles of Tours
A Short History of British Art
then either The Portraits Tour or The Gossips Tour
(knickerless dancing, wife swapping, imperial tea parties, porcelain smuggling, etc.)
Price per tour per person is £6, or £10 if a person books 2 different tours
To book email nirvana.rommell@googlemail.com
or phone 01625 537 920
All proceeds to FSID
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The House is open on the first Sunday of the month
12-4
February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5
Open Day
Today is the first day of an exciting Exhibition
The Gaskells’ House by Simon Jones
Dotted around the rooms of the Gaskells’ House a series of images can be found that reveal glimpses of what could be described as “the building’s memory”. Fragments of narratives, buildings and past inhabitants and visitors can be seen to emerge from under the floorboards and skirting boards. These images are not in any particular order, nor are they any kind of bold statement. They are a rather more a quiet reminder from the house of what it has taken part in.
Simon became interested in the idea of creating artwork at the Gaskells’ House some time ago. Noticing the blue plaque through the misty window of a bus and finding out who lived there, it became a haunting site that somehow maintained its demeanour after all this time. However, after many years of passing the house daily on the way to University and then work, it was the sight of scaffolding and the beginnings of its renovation that finally incited him to approach the Gaskells’ House about making artwork in the house.
Simon Jones is an award winning photographic artist whose work is often concerned with memory and domestic spaces. He regularly exhibits nationally.
We also have new displays on the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell, the history of the house and a look at future plans. On the Open Dayshere are talks, tours , the book-shop selling new Gaskell related books and a varied selection of second- hand books. And don’t forget to sample our delicious home-made cakes with tea or coffee served in our delightful china cups and saucers. Mrs G. would have approved!
Do come along there is so much to see! Entrance £1, children free.
Saturday 10 December 2pm - 4.30pm
Our Festive Event - A Christmas Carol
at The Gaskells' House, 84 Plymouth Road, M13 9LW
Start your Christmas the traditional way with Charles Dickens' famous story, presented by our Unitarian friends Gordon and Veronica Walker.
Cost, including seasonal refreshments £7.50
Please book in advance with Margery Schofield (0161) 681 1439
2012
Thursday 5 January 6pm
William Gaskell: A life
First ever exhibition dedicated to his life
at The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HY
Until Friday 27th January.
Tel: 0161 236 6785 www.theportico.org.uk
Free
Thursday 12 January 6.30pm
The Reverend William Gaskell - a presentation
By michaela Hulme, Jessica Manfield and Alice McManus
Talk (with buffet) £16 each or talk only £5 each
To book contact the library at
The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HY
Tel: 0161 236 6785
or online at http://reverendwilliamgaskell.eventbrite.co.uk
See pdf leaflet for more information
Special Manchester Art Gallery Tours
Sunday 12 February, 1pm
and Saturday 3 March 2012, 2.30pm
Nirvana Rommell, our treasured guide, who has taken us on various tours around the Art Gallery in the past, is providing two special tours to raise money for The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Titles of Tours
A Short History of British Art
then either The Portraits Tour or The Gossips Tour
(knickerless dancing, wife swapping, imperial tea parties, porcelain smuggling, etc.)
Price per tour per person is £6, or £10 if a person books 2 different tours
To book email nirvana.rommell@googlemail.com
or phone 01625 537 920
All proceeds to FSID
back to the top of the page
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