Point of interest
People's History Museum
in Manchester, United Kingdom
The national museum of democracy and working-class history, telling the story of protest, the vote and labour movements through striking banners.
Where it is
The museum stands at Left Bank in the Spinningfields district, on the bank of the River Irwell west of the city centre.
Address: Leftbank, M3 3ER Manchester
What it is
Its galleries cover themes such as the vote, strikes, trade unions and social movements, vividly told through banners, posters and personal stories. It offers an engaged, political view of British history that fits Manchester's radical tradition. Admission is free with a suggested donation; closed on Tuesdays.
History
The People's History Museum is Britain's national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain. It holds the country's largest collection on working people and democracy, including historic trade union and political movement banners. It is housed in a former Edwardian pumping station.