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People's History Museum blog

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 'Workers rights'

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Ellen Wilkinson MP: fight for social justice

4 September 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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What was Peterloo?

1 August 2024


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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Image of White t-shirt with green text and a black road. The text reads: 'Peoples march for jobs MAY 81 LIVERPOOL-LONDON'.

1981 People’s March for Jobs: Q&A with historian Dr Greig Campbell

1 May 2024


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.



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From the collection store: Uncovering the Miners’ Strike

9 April 2024


In this blog post, we chatted with PHM’s Collections Officer Kayleigh Crawford to ask about the museum’s project to digitise its collection of objects related to the Miners’ Strike which led to the discovery of some hidden gems.



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Constance Markievicz

1 March 2024


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.



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