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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 'First world war'

Image of Left to right: black and white photograph of a man in a suit on a platform speaking to a crowd, with one of the lion statues of Trafalgar Square in London in the background, and a black and white document with a photograph of a man and text including: 'General Election 1922' and 'Vote for Saklatvala'.

1926 General Strike: Shapurji Saklatvala MP – the most dangerous man in Britain?

1 July 2026


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.



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Image of Left to right Help Spain poster, 1937. Image courtesy of People's History Museum and Sam Jenkins, PHM's former Collections Manager

The Spanish Civil War: This far and no further

17 July 2021


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.



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Image of Visitors playing interactive Match Girls' Strike game at People's History Museum, Manchester

Visit Manchester’s museums and galleries this summer

14 May 2021


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.  



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