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.
100 years ago, at the height of the 1926 General Strike, the Flying Scotsman came off the tracks in Cramlington, Northumberland. But who derailed the most famous train in the country, and why? In the first of a series of three blogs exploring the 1926 General Strike, we caught up with Dan Edmonds, PHM and Royal Holloway University of London researcher to shine a light on the story behind the headlines.
People’s History Museum Honorary Fellow Dr Shirin Hirsch uncovers the history of the 1926 General Strike to explain why a strike in Britain was called and the reason for its collapse just nine days later.
Disabled historian Jaime Starr explores the history and legacy of the Disability Discrimination Act, 30 years on from it becoming law, through objects in People’s History Museum’s (PHM) unique collection.
This December we look back at your favourite blogs from 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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