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.
The history of the Socialist Feminism Movement illustrated by examples of feminist print culture from the museum’s rich collection.
An insight into the Greenham Common Peace Camp, the protest against nuclear weapons at RAF Greenham from 5 September 1981 until 5 September 2000.
The history of the early May Day Bank Holiday, investigated by People’s History Museum researcher Dr Shirin Hirsch ahead of the holidays in May.
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.
On 16 August 1819, 60,000 people congregated in St Peter’s Field in Manchester, with demands for the right to vote, freedom from oppression, and justice.
Find out more about this major event in Manchester’s history, and a defining moment for Britain’s democracy.
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