Peterloo guided tour & archive open day

By People's History Museum

What happened at Peterloo? Join us to mark the anniversary of the massacre and uncover stories of a defining day for Britain's democracy.

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People's History Museum

Left Bank Spinningfields Manchester M3 3ER United Kingdom

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2 hours, 30 minutes
In person

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

What happened at Peterloo? Join us as part of the #ExplorePeterloo 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

Suitable for 16+ (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).

If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation please contact access@phm.org.uk or 0161 838 9190

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