Writing and Remembering Protest

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The way we remember a protest is almost as important as the act of protesting.  If a minor demonstration becomes the subject of a successful book or film, it will echo across the generations, whereas even major protest movements can be quickly forgotten.  But how should we remember protest?  And what is the best way to write about and represent these vital moments of political mobilisation?
Join two leading academics <A HREF="https://www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/history/about/staff-profiles/profile_tab1_academic.php?uun=echabal" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Emile Chabal</A> (The University of Edinburgh) and <A HREF="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/people/staff_index/sarkar/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Aditya Sarkar</A> (The University of Warwick) for this interactive workshop on the history of protest.  You will learn about how historians like Eric Hobsbawm and EP Thompson tried to rewrite the history of protest – and you will get the chance to write your own history of a present day protest movement!
Suitable for 16+
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<IMG CLASS="alignright wp-image-4139" TITLE="The Past, Present + Future of Protest" SRC="https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-300x115.jpg" ALT="The Past, Present + Future of Protest" WIDTH="245" HEIGHT="94" SRCSET="https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-300x115.jpg 300w, https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-768x295.jpg 768w, https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-1024x394.jpg 1024w, https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-470x181.jpg 470w, https://phm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PHM_PPFoP_LOGO_WHITE-BLACK_CMYK_300ppi-420x162.jpg 420w" SIZES="(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px">
Part of PHM’s year long programme exploring the past, present and future of protest, marking 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre; a major event in Manchester’s history, and a defining moment for Britain’s democracy.
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<LI>This event is free at the point of booking but we ask attendees to make a cash donation at the event if they are able to do so.  PHM’s public programme relies on your <A HREF="https://phm.org.uk/support-us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations</A></LI>
<LI>We have purposefully released more tickets than the capacity of the event to account for people who book in advance but cannot attend on the day. Please note that booking a ticket for this event does not guarantee entry.  We recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment</LI>
<LI>Please contact the museum as soon as possible if you wish to cancel your booking so your place can be given to another visitor</LI>
<LI>For further information please contact the museum on 0161 838 9190 or email <A HREF="mailto:events@phm.org.uk" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">events@phm.org.uk</A></LI>
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