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November 2018
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In conversation with Mike Leigh
To commemorate the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre, a major event in Manchester’s history, and a defining moment for Britain’s democracy, PHM are delighted to be hosting a special in conversation event with Peterloo film Director Mike Leigh, hosted by Joan Bakewell. Mike will be joined by Dr Jacqueline Riding, historical advisor for the Peterloo film, and author of new book, The Story of the Manchester Massacre, Peterloo. This event is being held at Kings Place in London, on Tuesday 4 December from 7.00pm. All proceeds support the museum – book your tickets now!
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New exhibition – Nothing About Us Without Us
Opening on Friday 7 December, we’re excited to host the first stage of this co-produced exhibition looking at the representation of disabled people. Discover how the museum works with groups, campaigners and individuals to collect new material and re-examine how we present the history of disability activism. This exhibition is part of PHM’s year long programme exploring the past, present and future of representation, marking 100 years since all men and some women won the right to vote in Britain. The exhibition, which invites contributions, is on display until Sunday 6 January 2019 – and look out for a follow up exhibition coming in April 2019.
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Radical Late – Thursday 13 December
Ideas worth fighting for have often been debated under the cover of darkness, in secret and away from prying eyes. Every second Thursday each month the whole museum, shop, and cafe are open until 8.00pm for you to explore, with some exciting happenings coming up on December’s Radical Late. Tickets for our festive screening of It’s A Wonderful Life sold out like hot cakes, but you can still ‘lasso the moon’ just like George Bailey in our themed Instagram photobooth! You can also enjoy Words and Deeds: Nursing, Poetry and the Women’s Movement, a free performance from 6.30pm of music and poetry from the Royal College of Nursing Library & Archives, celebrating women’s voices around the campaign for the vote.
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Our Emmeline statue unveiling – Friday 14 December
PHM is marking the centenary of the first women voting in a UK general election (14 December 1918) by celebrating the unveiling of a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst in St Peter’s Square, Manchester, known affectionately as ‘Our Emmeline’. Pop in to the museum at the earlier opening time of 9.30am; explore our exhibition Represent! Voices 100 Years On, and visit The Left Bank cafe bar where suffragette specials will be served throughout the day, with breakfast available from 8.00am. Pick up your poncho in the suffragette colours of purple, green and white from the museum, ahead of the march to St Peter’s Square for the statue unveiling. Find out more about the Our Emmeline campaign and story.
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Festive fun at PHM
We’re delighted to welcome Etsy Made Local: Manchester back again for their annual craft market this weekend, and you can also browse the museum shop for unique gifts and books for the radicals in your life! Got the family staying over Christmas? Visit PHM and explore the home of ideas worth fighting for. Why not pass on some positivity over the holidays and design a card with a feel good message at our Family Friendly craft table. We’re closed 24, 25, 26 December 2018 and 1 January 2019, but otherwise are open as usual and look forward to welcoming you!
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Now on display – first written account of suffragette force-feeding
A letter discovered detailing the first written account of suffragette force-feeding is now on display in our Represent! Voices 100 Years On exhibition, on show until Sunday 3 February 2019. The discovery of the letter, handwritten in 1909 from one suffragette to another, Charlotte Marsh to Selina Martin, was made when researching and examining objects loaned for the exhibition by the grandson of Selina. See the letter alongside other objects telling the stories of those seeking representation, revealing the sacrifices they made for the suffragette movement.
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