What happened at Peterloo? Join us as part of the #ExplorePeterloo week of activity, at Manchester Cathedral and PHM, to mark the anniversary of the Manchester massacre and uncover the stories of a defining day for Britain’s democracy.
1.00pm – 1.45pm: take a guided tour of the main galleries with Dr Bob Dinn from the museum’s Visitor Experience Team and discover rare artefacts from the time, including the Peterloo cane
1.45pm – 3.30pm: drop in to the archive and delve into PHM’s incredible collection, including original newspapers covering the 1820 trial of Henry Hunt, the radical speaker thousands marched to hear at Peterloo
Find more #ExplorePeterloo events this August at Manchester Cathedral and PHM to get the full story of Peterloo, just a short walk from each other.
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