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People's History Museum blog

PHM is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future.

On this blog we share posts from the PHM team and other experts, with behind the scenes stories, coverage of PHM's exhibitions and events, and highlights from the museum's unique collection.

Posts tagged 'Activism'

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Greenham Common Peace Camp

5 September 2025


An insight into the Greenham Common Peace Camp, the protest against nuclear weapons at RAF Greenham from 5 September 1981 until 5 September 2000.



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From the collection store: LGBTQIA+ badges

1 August 2025


A look at LGBTQIA+ badges in PHM’s collection for Manchester Pride.



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Can’t pay, won’t pay! The Poll Tax 35 years on

3 March 2025


A look at what the poll tax was, and the actions people took to protest against the Community Charge during the early months of 1990.



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A history of UK HIV activism

20 February 2025


People’s History Museum’s Collections Assistant Jaime Starr recounts a brief history of HIV activism in the UK, from the beginning of the epidemic to the present.



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From the collection: British anti-fascism

8 November 2024


A look at objects in PHM’s collection which put the spotlight on key modes of British anti-fascist resistance with our Collections Assistant Jaime Starr.



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