The Cranford companion - Sue Birtwistle

The thriving Cheshire town of Cranford is on the brink of momentous

change, with the imminent arrival of the railways and the threat it

brings to the established way of life. In this glorious book, Sue

Birtwistle and Susie Conklin explain how Elizabeth Gaskell's timeless

stories were interwoven to create their dramatisation; then, join Miss

Matty and her friends for a guided tour round their bustling

neighbourhood, before discovering how the production team recreated the

costumes, landscapes and decor of an 1840s town. This beautifully

illustrated volume is redolent with the attention to detail that has

won Cranfordso many awards.