This hands-on experience uses primary sources from marginalised voices to re-examine key moments in democratic history.
Professional researchers will guide you through a range of materials, share new research and help you interrogate the information presented in the sources.
During your session, we will:
Available for the 2025/26 academic year
Suitable for GCSE, A Level and university groups.
Sessions are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Dan Edmonds
Dan is a researcher working on a project called Inclusive Histories. Through the project learning resources and case studies are being developed that can be used to teach AQA Power and the People that centre marginalised voices.
Amy Todd
Amy is studying towards a PhD at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on the Women’s Liberation Movement in Britain (1968-1988) and the magazines that were created by women involved in this political movement .
Examine the important yet often overlooked contribution of women who organised a huge fundraising and solidarity campaign to sustain the strike. The session will also cover the miners of Cramlington who (accidentally!) derailed the Flying Scotsman.
Suitable for GSCE (age 15-16)
Examine key events in the strike, such as the Battle of Orgreave (1984), and the way that different communities took part, such as Women Against Pit Closures and Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM).
Suitable for GSCE (age 15-16)
Examine the motivations, tensions and key themes of the WLM through the magazines the women created and produced. They offer a unique insight into the social and political climate of the time through the women’s own words.
Suitable for GCSE / A Level / university (age 15+)
Time: 1.5 hours
Combine with a free self-guided visit in the galleries
Suitable for: KS4, KS5, university / age 15 +
Capacity: 15 learners per session
Cost: £200 (20% discount for Greater Manchester organisations, £160)
Book two sessions to accommodate a class of 30 students for a total price of £300 (20% discount for Greater Manchester organisations, £240)
Lunch space available
Access support: contact us to see how this workshop can be adapted to suit your group’s specific learning styles and access requirements.
Introduction to the archive
Discussion on the chosen topic and recent findings
Activity: Interrogating and comparing sources
Reflection
Book a group visit through the enquiry form link below.
If you have any questions email learning@phm.org.uk.
We will get back to you within five working days.
Full payment will be requested once your date has been agreed.
PHM’s workshop cancellation policy.
Group visit enquiry form
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