84 Plymouth Grove, Literary house museum in Manchester, England
The neoclassical villa at 84 Plymouth Grove features 20 rooms across two floors, with a front porch adorned by four lotus leaf columns.
Built in 1838 by architect Richard Lane, the Grade II* listed building served as home to novelist Elizabeth Gaskell from 1850 until her death in 1865.
The residence welcomed numerous literary figures, including Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and John Ruskin, establishing itself as a center of Victorian intellectual life.
The museum contains period furniture, exhibits about Elizabeth Gaskell's life, and offers educational programs focusing on Victorian literature and social history.
The property included space for keeping chickens, pigs, ducks, a pony, and a cow, despite its location near Manchester's urban center.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1838
Architects: Richard Lane
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.46333,-2.21972
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:03
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