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.
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.
A look at PHM’s t-shirt collection and how t-shirts have been used in politics and protests over the past 40 years.
A look at incredible objects from general elections in PHM’s collection with PHM’s Collections Manager Lisa Peatfield.
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.
PHM’s Visitor Experience Team’s Mollie Holden takes a closer look at Irish revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz, her fight to improve the lives of the working class, and a poster in the museum’s collection.