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21-24 June 2026
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
All ages welcome
Free, booking essential
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Elizabeth Gaskell's House and The Reader
Now you can join one of our friendly shared reading sessions.
Working with charity The Reader, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are hosting a series of events where you can experience the joy of reading together.
During the session a trained Reader Leader will select an extract from one of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels to read aloud together. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, ideas and memories – there is no pressure to talk or read aloud.
Experience the joy of literature in your own way through shared reading in a unique venue.
These Shared Reading Taster sessions are free and will take place in-person at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House at the below times.
Sunday 21 June, 11am and 2pm Wednesday 24 June, 11am and 2pm
Booking essential.
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