People's History Museum
Left Bank
Spinningfields
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 3ER
England
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People's History Museum
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There have always been ideas worth fighting for. Join a march through time at the People's History Museum following Britain’s struggle for democracy over two centuries. Meet the revolutionaries, reformers, workers, voters and citizens who fought our battle for the ballot. Gather amongst their magnificent banners and discover how time off was won (and spent).
Enjoy our bigger and better galleries, with even more interactives and activities for visitors of all ages. Browse our shop for unique books and gifts and round off your day with a bite to eat in our new cafe, complete with the sunniest riverside terrace in Manchester!
Venue Type:
Museum, Archive, Gallery
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
The collections of the People's History Museum contain items relating to the working people of Britain, and cover ceramics, prints, posters, banners, ephemera and photographs.
The museum (registered as the National Museum of Labour History) is the national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain.
Collection details
Trade and Commerce, Social History, Photography, Personalities, Performing Arts, Music, Industry, Fine Art, Design, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Watch the first Match of the Day, visit a 1930s Co-op shop, play your favourite vinyl on the jukebox, create your own badge and much more......
- The new People's History Museum has more interactives throughout the galleries, both high tech and low tech so there's something for visitors of all ages.
- Almost 1500 historic objects are on display including many items that will are on display for the first time. Some objects have been specially conserved so that they can be shown to visitors in the new galleries.
- The redevelopment of the museum has also enabled more of our collection of trade union and political banners to be shown. A new double height gallery space now shows off these beautiful, striking banners at their best.
100 Deeds
On 4 June 1913, 100 years ago, Emily Wilding Davison stepped in front of the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby, whilst promoting women’s right to vote. Some considered her to be an extremist, others a hero.
On the 100 year anniversary of Emily’s deed at Epsom, we are interested in what gender equality means now. In response to the Women’s Social Political Union slogan ‘Deeds Not Words’, we are inviting 100 members of the public to do and share a deed. Come see these deeds on display in the museum foyer.
Get involved by visiting 100deeds.co.uk or use the hashtag #100Deeds
A project by Sarah Evans and Jenny Gaskell. Funded by Equity Foundation, with thanks People’s History Museum, Wonder Women: Radical Manchester and The Future.
Suitable for
- Any age
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NOISEfestival.com presents ‘Art of Protest’
A stunning showcase of the best protest artworks submitted to NOISEfestival.com
Visit this exciting exhibition of the best submissions by emerging artists to the NOISE ‘Art of Protest’ project.
Launched in response to the Manchester Riots in August 2011, the AOP project promotes high-impact, peaceful protests from Banksy, Joseph Beuys & Thomas Peiter, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Gillian Wearing, Stella Vine, Billy Bragg, Ed Hall and Katherine Hamnett.
Don’ t miss NOISEstock on Sat 18 May, an interactive ‘sit-in’ evening with performances from protest music and comedy artists – part of Museums at Night 2013.
There will be more exciting events to accompany the exhibition, check back soon for further details.
The Community Gallery space is where local groups can display their own work. We try to make these displays relevant to the story told in the museum where possible. If you are interested in exhibiting, contact exhibitions@phm.org.uk
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free.
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NOISEfestival.com presents The Art of Protest
A three month exhibition of the best submissions by emerging artists to the NOISE ‘Art of Protest’ project. Launched in response to the Manchester Riots in August 2011, the AOP project promotes high-impact, peaceful protests from Banksy, Joseph Beuys & Thomas Peiter, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Gillian Wearing, Stella Vine, Billy Bragg, Ed Hall and Katherine Hamnett. See www.NOISEfestival.com/protest for related workshops and projects by leading Creatives. There will be an exciting programme of events to accompany the exhibition, check out our website for further details.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
People's History Museum
Admission
Free. Donations to the museum gratefully received.
Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/noisefestival-com-presents-the-art-of-protest/
Hidden by Red Saunders
An Impressions Gallery touring exhibition, Hidden recreates great moments in the long struggle for rights and representation in Britain. It is particularly fitting that these photographic tableaux be on show at the People’s History Museum – the national museum of democracy in Britain and the home of ‘ideas worth fighting for’.
With the past often dominated by Kings, Queens and military battles, the aim of the Hidden project was to recreate the historic scenes involving the dissenters, revolutionaries, radicals and non-conformists who have often been hidden from history.
Each scene is carefully planned and lit, using costumed models in the style of tableaux vivants (living pictures). Together they suggest photographic ‘evidence’ for events that occurred before the widespread adoption of camera technology.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free
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Radical Manchester tour
Come along on a tour of our main galleries and discover how Manchester’s radical past sent shockwaves through history. Stick around afterwards to see unique material in the Labour History Archive & Study Centre and go behind the scenes in our archive tour. Part of Adult Learners’ Week.
1.15pm - 2.00pm, archive tour 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
1:15-2pm
Where
People's History Museum
Admission
Free. Donations to the museum gratefully received.
Treat yourself to 15% off in The Left Bank cafe bar when you attend an event at the People’ s History Museum.
Booking advised, please contact 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
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Props & Costumes craft table
Has our Hidden exhibition inspired you to dress up for your own photographic masterpieces? Create your own paper props and costumes to take home with you. Why not tweet us a photo of your finished scene @PHMMcr?
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
People's History Museum
Admission
Free. Donations to the museum gratefully received.
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Hidden faces
Be inspired by the many faces in our fab Hidden exhibition and create your own powerful portrait with artist Sarah Marsh.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Where
People's History Museum
Admission
Free. Donations to the museum gratefully received.
Treat yourself to 15% off in The Left Bank cafe bar when you attend an event at the People’ s History Museum.
Booking advised, please contact 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
Website
Emily Wilding Davison and Provincial Militant Protest
Most people are familiar with the story of the end of Emily Wilding Davison's life. Her tragic death under the hooves of the King's horse at the Derby a century ago and her impressive funeral procession have become some of the most iconic images of the suffragette campaign.
What is less well known, perhaps, is the work that Emily did for the suffragette movement in the years before her death. This talk looks at Emily Wilding Davison's part in these provincial protests, including her work in Manchester, and outlines their value to the wider suffrage campaign.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
2-3pm
Admission
Booking required. To book please contact the People’s History Museum on 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/emily-wilding-davison-and-provincial-militant-protest/
From Mary Wollstonecraft to Margaret Thatcher – Women’s History tour
Come along for a guided tour of the main galleries of the People’s History Museum and discover how women shaped our history. Including the ‘first feminist’ Mary Wollstonecraft, the suffragettes, the peace campaigners at Greenham Common and, love her or hate her, Britain’s first female Prime Minister. To commemorate the centenary of the death of Emily Wilding Davison. Why not stick around for our Emily Wilding Davison and Provincial Militant Protest talk afterwards.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
1:15-2pm
Admission
Booking advised. To book please contact the People’s History Museum on 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
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100Deeds - Meet the Artists
100 Deeds is a project which encourages members of the public to do an action which represents or promotes gender equality in the modern day, then promotes the people’s action. It is a direct response to the 100 year anniversary of Emily Wilding Davison’s fatal protest and is an opportunity for everyday people to recognise themselves as the makers of modern history. Come along and meet the artists to find out more about the project and to view all the deeds collected to date. Get involved by visiting 100deeds.co.uk or use the Twitter hashtag #100Deeds
Suitable for
- Any age
When
2-3pm
Admission
No booking required.
Website
Emily Wilding Davison: the one who threw herself under the horse
A new play from Cambridge Devised Theatre about the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, which has been specially devised and written to coincide with the centenary commemorations of her death at the Derby in June 1913. The play is set in the context of the struggle for women to have the vote in the first quarter of the 20th century. The play will also address questions relevant to our own time about the nature of protest, risk, personal sacrifice, women’s education, fanaticism, torture and the role of the state.
Suitable for
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
When
3-4:30pm
Admission
£7 / £5 concessions. Booking required. To book please contact the People’s History Museum on 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/emily-wilding-davison-the-one-who-threw-herself-under-the-horse/
The Little PHM story session, Beeing Special
Meet Little Bee, the bee who wants to be different. Join in the busy bee dance, search for flowers in the museum and follow Little Bee’s adventure to find out how he becomes the hero of Victorian Manchester. Fun interactive story session with puppets, song, dance and a craft activity.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
Where
Mini Theatre, People's History Museum
Admission
£1 per child, adults free
Treat yourself to 15% off in The Left Bank cafe bar when you attend an event at the People’ s History Museum.
Booking advised, please contact 0161 838 9190 or info@phm.org.uk
Website
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/the-little-people%e2%80%99s-history-museum-%e2%80%93-beeing-special-2/
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