What happened at Peterloo? Join us as part of the #MustSeePeterloo week of activity, at PHM and Manchester Cathedral, to mark the anniversary of the Manchester massacre and uncover the stories of a defining day for Britain’s democracy.
10.30am – 11.15am: 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.
11.15am – 1.00pm: 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