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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.

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From the collection: heritage treasures

14 January 2025


Today we’re joining National Lottery Heritage Fund and showcasing heritage treasures across three centuries in PHM’s collection.



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2024 Reader Favourite Blogs

27 December 2024


This December we look back at your favourite blogs from 2024.



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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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Ellen Wilkinson MP: fight for social justice

4 September 2024


A look at the incredible life of one of the first female Labour MPs Ellen Wilkinson, featuring items from People’s History Museum’s (PHM) collection with PHM’s Visitor Experience Supervisor Sara Ferri.  October 2024 marks the centenary of Ellen Wilkinson MP taking office.



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1981 People’s March for Jobs: Q&A with historian Dr Greig Campbell

1 May 2024


In this long read Q&A, historian Dr Greig Campbell shares historic photographs and oral testimonies of those involved with the march to explore its origins, impact, and legacy in the fight for workers’ rights.



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