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Is your voice heard?
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Parliament Week activities at PHM, 4 - 8 November 2019
Is your voice heard? In the 200th anniversary year of the Peterloo Massacre, we want to shout about your experience of democracy. Our FREE package for schools, youth groups and community groups includes a Living History performance exploring Peterloo, an animation by young people from social change organisation RECLAIM looking at issues important to them, and resources to make your own animation. This offer can be taken up at the museum as a facilitated visit or led by yourself at your organisation.
Register your interest by Thursday 17 October 2019.
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Peterloo to the Pankhursts – FREE online course
A collaboration from PHM and Royal Holloway, University of London, this online course uncovers a century long struggle for rights and representation, from the Peterloo Massacre 200 years ago to the first women winning the right to vote in Britain. Supported by the History of Parliament Trust, Parliamentary Archives and The National Archives, Peterloo to the Pankhursts offers learners the chance to see original artefacts and documents, watch compelling historical testimony and speeches, and explore our democratic heritage with expert guidance from historians, archivists and curators. No prior knowledge is required to take the course, which is open to all via FutureLearn. Part of Royal Holloway’s Citizens project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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YOUkulele! musical taster session – Tues 29 October 2019
Throughout history people have used songs to help express their ideas. Join us for an introduction to the ukulele, make some noise and sing some songs! By the end of this half hour session with singer-songwriter Matt Hill (Quiet Loner) you will have learnt three key chords to play a protest song together as a group, and created a tune of your very own. Ukuleles provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. Suitable for 7-11, no prior experience required, £8 (plus booking fee), booking required.
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How can we support your Artsmark journey?
PHM is a proud Artsmark partner supporting schools to offer enriching arts experiences. Through PHM’s inspiring Learning Programme release your group’s inner artists at creative pARTicipate workshops, or ignite their passion with a Living History performance. We can also provide support and partnerships on deeper engagement projects – if you have an idea or would like to find out more, contact the Learning Team on learning@phm.org.uk or 0161 838 9190.
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Get involved in our 2020 programme
In 2020 PHM will launch a year long programme of new exhibitions, events, learning activities and creative collaborations that will explore the theme of migration. Our programme will be co-created with a Community Programme Team, made up of six people whose lives have been shaped by migration. Find out how you can get involved in the museum’s 2020 programme.
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Protest in a Box
Created through the Remembering Resistance project, based at Lancaster University and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this free resource gives young people the chance to hear about inspirational women activists from the north of England and how they have changed the world. With learning activities and hands-on objects suitable for a range of ages, discover more about how, why and where women have campaigned for change. Contact c.selby@lancaster.ac.uk or visit the Remembering Resistance project website to find out more.
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International Creative Writing Project
To mark the 200th anniversary of Friedrich Engels’ birth in 2020, students (aged 16-25) from Wuppertal (Germany), Manchester (UK), and Engels (Russia) are working together to publish a book of creative writing inspired by Engels’ life and work. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Prof Dr Wolfgang Heinrichs on wheinri@uni-wuppertal.de.
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