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Event | 100 years of strikes & solidarity

From Friday 20 February 2026 to Monday 2 November 2026
10.00am - 5.00pm 100 years of strikes & solidarity

PHM’s headline exhibition for 2026, On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity (Saturday 21 March to Monday 2 November 2026), is accompanied by an immersive programme of events exploring the exhibition’s themes and the stories represented in PHM’s nationally recognised collection.

Throughout the spring months, visitors can take part in screenings, workshops, talks, and tours, with a dedicated summer season to follow.

Marking a century since an unprecedented moment in history – when the entire nation was brought to a standstill as workers stood together in unity – a special open day will bring this historic milestone into the present, reflecting on its meaning and legacy today

Find out more about the exhibition and the full programme of events below.

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Iron Ladies film screening + discussion

Saturday 28 March 2026, 2.00pm - 4.45pm

A screening and Q&A of Iron Ladies, a film dedicated to the iron-willed women who fought for the future of their communities.

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The Fabric of Protest

Saturday 21 March 2026, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Join us on the opening day of On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity exhibition, for a textile workshop taking inspiration from significant women-led strikes for equal pay and working conditions

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100 years of strikes & solidarity archive open day

Saturday 18 April 2026, 1.00pm - 4.15pm

Explore rare archival collections at PHM, including materials dating back to the 1926 General Strike. Hear from trade unionists involved in ongoing disputes who have successfully mobilised communities.

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Image of Cover of a book, the text includes Labour Revolt In Britain 1910-14 by Ralph Darlington and studio portrait of a man wearing glasses and a black button-up shirt, standing with arms crossed against a light background.

Remembering the past, fighting for the future author talks

Thursday 7 May 2026, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Join us after hours at the museum for an evening of author talks reflecting on industrial action over the last 100 years. An event is in partnership with The University of Manchester.

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1926 General Strike centenary open day

Saturday 9 May 2026, 10.30am - 3.45pm

Get tickets to a unique open day to mark the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and delve into its significance and legacy with academics and activists, trade unionists, and heritage professionals.

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The Fabric of Protest workshop

Saturday 30 May 2026, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

A textile workshop exploring the experiences of workers who have struggled to unionise or gain union recognition from their employers.

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Image of A colorful mural depicting a diverse group of people, including miners, children, and police gathered together, along with various signs and badges with text including Coal Not Dole and Mines Not Missiles.

On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity

Saturday 21 March 2026 to Monday 2 November 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Explore a century of struggle and stories of strength drawing on the museum’s nationally significant collections. This free exhibition is part of the national commemorations, marking 100 years since the 1926 General Strike.

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