Cranford

by Katherine

Gaskell Blog © Katherine C. Introduction to the Novel Writing and Publishing History of Cranford Chapter One, Our Society Summary & Thoughts Annotation: Miss Betsy Barker’s Alderney Cow Annotation: Jessie Brown & Jock… Read More →

The Picnic at Cranford: A Letter from Miss Pole

by Katherine

© Gaskell Blog Dearest Mary, I hope this letter finds you well. Miss Matty meant to write but she’s rather worn out. Do not be alarmed, she is in good health (although if… Read More →

The Picnic at Cranford, a blog tour: 3rd Stop

by Katherine

Have you heard about the Cage at Cranford? Audrey from Books as Food shares the tale with us. If you’ve read Cranford, you might guess that there’s some unworldliness, and a misunderstanding, and… Read More →

A Gallery of Knutsford, the Cranford of Mrs. Gaskell’s Experience

by Katherine

Knutsford is the town where Elizabeth Gaskell grew up with her dear Aunt Lumb and Aunt Abigail. Join me in this little photo tour! Please click on the thumbnail to view a larger… Read More →

Lacock, the Cranford of the BBC Miniseries

by Katherine

© Gaskell Blog Established in 1232, the village of Lacock located in the Cotswolds of Wiltshire still has much of it’s old-world charm. Tudor styled houses, not a street lamp or advertisement in… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford: Chronology of Publication in Household Words

by Katherine

© Gaskell Blog Cranford has often been criticized for its lack of coherency; taking a look at its publishing history and the gaps between publications perhaps helps us better understand. Regardless it’s remembered and… Read More →

Schedule of The Picnic at Cranford, a Blog Tour

by Katherine

Thank you for joining us on our picnic! Visit us again each Wednesday and Saturday throughout October as we enjoy the lovely days of beautiful fall weather in Mrs. Gaskell’s Cranford. 1st Katherine… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford: Summary and Thoughts – Chapter 12

by Katherine

Gaskell Blog © Katherine C. In my search after facts, I was often reminded of a description my father had once given of a Ladies’ Committee that he had had to preside over.… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford: Ch. 11 Annotation – Lord Chesterfield’s Letters

by Katherine

Gaskell Blog © Katherine C. As a surgeon we were proud of him; but as a man –or rather, I should say, as a gentleman –we could only shake our heads over his… Read More →