Visit the beautifully restored historic home of Elizabeth Gaskell, the famous Victorian author of North and South, Cranford and Mary Barton. Explore the historic period rooms, Victorian-style garden, Tea Room and shop where you'll learn about the lives of the Gaskell family, the restoration of the House and Elizabeth's literary career. A visit typically lasts between 45 minutes to 2 hours, and the House is approx 1 mile from Manchester city centre, the only historic House in the city.