People's History Museum

People's History Museum Explore past, present & future at PHM, the UK's national museum of democracy.

People's History Museum provides opportunities for all people to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all.

📅 On this day in 1968, women sewing machinists at Ford’s Dagenham plant walked out in protest over unequal pay.Their str...
07/06/2026

📅 On this day in 1968, women sewing machinists at Ford’s Dagenham plant walked out in protest over unequal pay.

Their strike helped pave the way for the Equal Pay Act 1970 and became a defining moment in the fight for workplace equality.

This commemorative plate in our collection marks both the Dagenham strike and the introduction of equal pay legislation, a reminder of the women whose collective action helped change history.

Discover more stories of protest, solidarity and change in On The Line: 100 Years of Strikes and Solidarity.

📍 People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Manchester

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✨ Fancy working at People's History Museum?We’ve got two new roles now open at PHM in Manchester and they are great oppo...
28/05/2026

✨ Fancy working at People's History Museum?

We’ve got two new roles now open at PHM in Manchester and they are great opportunities to be part of a museum that’s all about people, stories, culture and change.

📍 Event Sales & Bookings Officer
Perfect if you love events, organising, people and bringing spaces to life. You’ll help manage bookings and events across the museum - from conferences and workshops to weddings and celebrations.

📍 Collections Assistant
A brilliant role for someone interested in museums, archives, history and collections, working closely with the team behind PHM’s incredible objects and exhibitions.

If you’ve ever fancied working in a creative, people-focused environment with purpose behind it, this could be your sign.

Find out more and apply here:
👉 https://phm.org.uk/vacancies/event-sales-bookings-officer-commercial/
👉 https://phm.org.uk/vacancies/collections-assistant-3/

Looking for something to do this half term?⁠⁠Pop into People's History Museum and explore our brand new On The Line: 100...
27/05/2026

Looking for something to do this half term?⁠
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Pop into People's History Museum and explore our brand new On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity exhibition.⁠
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Step beyond the exhibition and discover galleries filled with powerful stories, hands-on activities and plenty to keep little minds entertained too:⁠
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📚 Join our Look For A Book giveaway trail around the museum⁠
🎮 Get involved with interactive games and activities throughout the museum⁠
🛠️ Step inside the Strike Den creative play space⁠
👨‍👩‍👧 Discover exhibitions packed with inspiring stories, objects and history⁠
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It’s all FREE to visit, so whether you’re planning a day out with the kids or a slower wander through history, there’s plenty to explore.⁠
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Plan your visit and make a day of it.⁠
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📚🔎 Look For A Book returns to People’s History Museum this half term.⁠⁠From Monday 25 May to Monday 1 June (excluding Tu...
24/05/2026

📚🔎 Look For A Book returns to People’s History Museum this half term.⁠
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From Monday 25 May to Monday 1 June (excluding Tuesday while the museum is closed), we’ll be hiding one book a day somewhere inside the museum galleries for families to discover.⁠
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Bring your little detectives along and play a game of finders keepers to see if you can find a hidden copy of 'Put Your Records On'. ⁠
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Every book also contains instructions on how to claim a golden ticket for the chance to meet Corinne Bailey Rae herself 🎶✨⁠
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Perfect for a FREE family day out this half term at Peoples History Museum, with galleries to explore and lunch at cafe.⁠
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Lines of Thought ✍️⁠⁠Some of the most powerful moments in On The Line: 100 Years of Strikes & Solidarity, aren’t part of...
19/05/2026

Lines of Thought ✍️⁠
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Some of the most powerful moments in On The Line: 100 Years of Strikes & Solidarity, aren’t part of the exhibition itself, they’re written by the people moving through it.⁠
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From memories of the miners’ strike and standing on picket lines, to reflections on protests, peace and solidarity, our Lines of Thought wall is becoming a living archive of shared experiences.⁠
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“The right to strike is one of the last powers we have.”⁠
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“As a striking teacher, two of my pupils joined us on the picket line. It meant the world to me.”⁠
⁠... Be part of the conversation 🖊️
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Keep an eye out for PHM tonight 👀People’s History Museum will feature in tonight’s episode of Investigates on at 9pm, ...
18/05/2026

Keep an eye out for PHM tonight 👀

People’s History Museum will feature in tonight’s episode of Investigates on at 9pm, exploring the story of the American Revolution and the figures who helped shape political change.

The full series will also be available to stream on iPlayer from tonight.

Ahead of the episode, history lovers can dive deeper into the story of John Wilkes and the American Revolution via our latest blog- available to read via link in bio 📲

Manchester

What a lovely afternoon it’s been at our May Makers Market so far ✨⁠⁠The Engine room has been full of incredible traders...
16/05/2026

What a lovely afternoon it’s been at our May Makers Market so far ✨⁠
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The Engine room has been full of incredible traders, handmade finds, friendly faces and plenty of people browsing, buying and discovering something new 💛⁠
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If you haven’t made it down yet, there’s still time to explore. We’re here at People’s History Museum until 4.30pm today 🛍️⁠
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📍Find us on Left Bank, Manchester

Turns out a trip to the museum might be doing more for us than we realise ✨Find out what it is here .... https://apple.n...
14/05/2026

Turns out a trip to the museum might be doing more for us than we realise ✨

Find out what it is here .... https://apple.news/AYBG7zhnKS8WkHLLHrPrpiA

New research has suggested that regularly engaging with arts and culture, including visiting museums and exhibitions, could help support wellbeing and even slow biological ageing.

At People's History Museum, we’ve always believed culture, creativity and connection matter. Whether it’s spending time with powerful stories, exploring exhibitions, joining conversations or simply taking a moment to slow down and reflect, these spaces can have a real impact on how we feel.

So consider this your reminder to make time for culture ❤️

Explore what’s on at PHM here https://phm.org.uk/

General Strike | Day 9⁠⁠On 12 May, the Trades Union Congress called off the General Strike.⁠⁠After nine days, workers re...
12/05/2026

General Strike | Day 9⁠
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On 12 May, the Trades Union Congress called off the General Strike.⁠
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After nine days, workers returned, but the miners’ dispute continued for months beyond. The strike ended, but its impact on labour rights, protest, and collective action lasted far longer.⁠
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On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity exhibition is home to the objects, banners, and stories of the 1926 General Strike featuring items of national importance spanning 250 years of British social and political history. ⁠
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🎟 Visit On The Line exhibition. Free entry, no booking required⁠
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✊🏼Day 8 | 10 May 1926⁠At the height of the General Strike, Britain’s most famous train, the Flying Scotsman, derailed in...
10/05/2026

✊🏼Day 8 | 10 May 1926
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At the height of the General Strike, Britain’s most famous train, the Flying Scotsman, derailed in Cramlington, Northumberland.⁠⁠ The shocking images of the overturned train quickly became one of the defining headlines of the strike, capturing a nation already gripped by unrest, uncertainty and protest.⁠⁠

Now, exactly 100 years later, Dr Dan Edmonds explores the dramatic derailment in the first of a new three-part blog series marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.⁠⁠

Dan’s work uncovers campaigns and activism through the collections of People's History Museum and the Working Class Movement Library, helping bring marginalised voices back into the centre of political history.⁠⁠

But who derailed the train, and why?⁠⁠

Read the full story now https://phm.org.uk/blogposts/1926-general-strike-the-workers-who-derailed-the-flying-scotsman/ ✊🏼

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