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.
In 1926, on the eve of the General Strike, Shapurji Saklatvala MP called on soldiers not to shoot their fellow workers. He was arrested on charges of sedition, his trial was rushed through, and he was imprisoned until the strike was officially over.
In the final of a series of three blogs exploring the 1926 General Strike, Dr Dan Edmonds, PHM and Royal Holloway University of London researcher, tells us more about Saklatvala, 100 years after his release from prison.
In this blog about the Spanish Civil War, PHM’s former Collections Manager Sam Jenkins shares an insight into the events surrounding the bloodiest conflict seen in Europe since the end of World War I, and some of the stories that are told through the museum’s collection.
It’s been a long time coming but must-see exhibitions and experiences are back at museums and galleries across the city from Monday 17 May 2021. Plan and book your visit now with our handy guide.