Peterloo Massacre - Guided Walking Tour

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2017 is the 198th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. You can join this walk and afterwards attend the <A TITLE="Peterloo Memorial Campaign" HREF="http://www.peterloomassacre.org/news.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peterloo Memorial Campaign</A> 'Peterloo Names' 1pm event.
16 August 1819: a summer's day and the blackest day in Manchester's history, when at least 15 died and over 600 were injured.
 
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A huge crowd, maybe as many as 60,000, walked in processional parties from mill towns such as Bury and Stockport to St Peter’s Field to campaign for the right to vote.  Bands played and banners were held high, one proclaiming ‘Equal representation or DEATH. Unite and be free.’  
They expected to hear speakers discuss parliamentary reform, believing it would relieve the poverty they endured, but the rally never really began.  As the main speaker Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt began to address the crowd soldiers, some on horseback, savagely dispersed the crowd with sabres and bayonets.
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In a few minutes 15 had died and around 600 were injured. An eyewitness described how, “Several mounds of human beings still remained where they had fallen, crushed down and smothered. Some of these still groaning – others with staring eyes, were gasping for breath and others would never breathe more.”
Meet: <A TITLE="Art Gallery location" HREF="http://www.manchestergalleries.org/planning-your-visit/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Manchester Art Gallery</A> steps, Mosley Street
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Please note that online tickets include a £1 booking fee.  
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FAQs
 
How do I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact Sibby via <A HREF="mailto:%20MCRTourGuide@gmail.com" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MCRTourGuide@gmail.com</A>
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes please or show it to the Tour Guide on your mobile device.
 
Can I bring my dog?
Assistance Dogs only please.
 
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes that's fine.
 
How long will the guided walk last?
1½ hours 
 
How far will we walk?
1 mile
 
Sibby is a member of Manchester Guided Tours
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The largest group of professionally qualified Blue and Green Badge Tour Guides working across Manchester and the whole North West region

Meet: Manchester Art Gallery steps

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