elizabeth gaskell's articles
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The Perils of Success
As thousands of students across England, Northern Ireland and Wales await the release of potentially life-changing A Level exam results this Thursday, many are also awaiting the response of the national media. Will newspapers and politicians continue their trend of criticism towards the success of young people?
August 18th, 2009
6 comments 126 readersCategory: People -
Vintage Shopping in Manchester
Over recent years, vintage fashion has become increasingly popular. Whether you’re a diehard fan of Dita Von Teese or new to the magical world of vintage fashion, then this is a short guide to some of my favourite vintage shops in Manchester.
October 26th, 2008
14 comments 357 readersCategory: People -
The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde
A portrait of one of the most famous figures in English Literature. Oscar Wilde, the Irish playwright, poet and writer was one of the true celebrities of his era and illuminated Victorian England with his flamboyant personality and celebrated wit.
August 11th, 2008
13 comments 183 readersCategory: Biographies -
Trial by Tabloid
If you go down to the newsagents today, you may be in for a surprise. Glaring at you from every angle are savage headlines, shrieking down at you in bold black print. Barbaric broadcasts designed to cause maximum damage; you can almost hear the crash as a previously well-respected reputation comes tumbling down into the gutter. In times gone by, justice was served in a courtroom by a judge and jury. Yet nowadays crime and punishment is handed to a new authority: Trial by tabloid.
April 26th, 2007
2 comments 148 readersCategory: People