On The Line opens today ________________
100 Years of Strikes & Solidarity is now open at People’s History Museum.
Inside you’ll find 100+ objects exploring the history of strikes, protest and collective action across the last century. Each piece capturing a moment when ordinary people stood together and made their voices heard.
Come along this weekend and discover the stories behind the powerful objects on display, and the movements that shaped them & modern Britain.
🎟 Free entry
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Did someone say free? Music to my ears! 💘
Easter workshops at the people’s history museum, free crafts, badge making, dress up, history and moment’s for these girls to protest- a successful rainy Manchester day afternoon enjoyed by us all- ordinary easy day’s are always the best days.
I hope you enjoy too, the info:
The workshops are running:
8-10 April: (Wed/ Thur/ Fri) 10am - 4pm each day
15-17 April: (Wed/ Thur/ Fri) 10am - 4pm each day
Let me know if you enjoyed as much as we did! 💘✨
Happy Thursday!
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Our May Makers Market is back again today ✨
Join us on Left Bank for a full day of independent traders, handmade finds, art, gifts, food and plenty of good vibes.
Whether you’re browsing, buying or just soaking up the atmosphere, there’s so much to explore from some incredibly talented local makers and creatives.
We’re here until 4.30pm today, so there’s still plenty of time to come down and discover something special.
📍 Find us on Left Bank at People’s History Museum
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✨ This weekend at People’s History Museum ✨
The May Maker's Market returns this weekend (Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May) between 11am-4pm bringing a celebration of independent makers, craft and creativity in our iconic Engine Hall.
Browse an amazing mix of traders from across the North West, ranging from handmade jewellery and ceramics to textiles, prints, homeware and accessories.
Shop ....
💍 Vintage-inspired jewellery and bold beaded designs
🏺 Contemporary ceramics and raku-fired pieces
🧵 Handwoven textiles, bags and one-off fabrics
🖼️ Printed works, mini banners and statement pieces for the home
🌿 Independent makers championing craft, sustainability and local production
Alongside our market, guests can explore On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity exhibition, galleries and make a day of it with food and drinks from the @gatherphm café.
No booking needed. Free to enter.
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General Strike | Day 9
On 12 May, the Trades Union Congress called off the General Strike.
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.
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.
🎟 Visit On The Line exhibition. Free entry, no booking required
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Day 8 | 10 May 1926
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 via the link in bio✊🏼
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General Strike | Day 7
One week into the strike, millions had come together in collective action.
This banner from the 1976 Grunwick Strike shows that the same fight continued decades later, with workers standing up for fair pay, dignity, and rights at work.
Across time, different movements have shared the same message. 100 years later, these stories still shape how we understand protest and collective power.
📍 Visit People’s History Museum to explore for yourself.
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✊🏼 General Strike | Day 6
One hundred years ago today, the General Strike entered its sixth day. Across Britain, communities stood shoulder to shoulder as workers, families and neighbours navigated uncertainty together.
This powerful mural by artist David Rumsey, created during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, reflects how those same themes of resistance, solidarity and community continued decades later.
Look closely and you’ll uncover layers of protest history woven throughout the artwork, from collective action to deeply personal acts of support. The ‘Mines Not Missiles’ flag, owned by the artist himself, stands as a reminder that these movements were not just political moments, but lived experiences that shaped generations.
📍 Visit People's History Museum to explore On the Line: 100 Years of Strikes & Solidarity and discover the stories, objects and voices behind one of Britain’s most significant moments of collective action.
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🚩 General Strike | Day 2–3
As the strike gathered pace, it spread rapidly across the country, bringing trains to a halt, stopping newspapers from printing, and shutting down key industries as workers walked out in solidarity. What began as support for coal miners quickly grew into a nationwide movement.
In response, emergency powers were introduced and the strike was increasingly framed as a threat to public order, turning what had started as an industrial dispute into a national crisis.
📍 Visit People’s History Museum to experience On the Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity and witness the stories behind the movement.
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Day 1 | 3 May 1926
🚩 The General Strike begins at one minute to midnight. Over 1.5 million workers across transport, printing, steel and more walked out in support of coal miners.
It wasn’t just about wages. It was about standing together against worsening working conditions and inequality.
Visit People’s History Museum to discover more 📲
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2 days before the strike ✊🏼 🚩
By early May 1926, tensions between coal miners, mine owners, and the government had reached a breaking point.
Miners were facing wage cuts and longer hours. Trade unions stepped in, preparing for collective action in support.
On 1 May, the decision was made. A general strike would begin ..... 100 years on, the story still stands.
Visit People’s History Museum to explore the full exhibition.
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🚩 This May marks 100 years since the strike that changed Britain.
The 1926 General Strike wasn’t just a moment in time, it was a turning point powered by people, protest, and collective action.
Over the next 9 days during May, we’ll be highlighting the key moments that shaped the strike and the Britain we know today.
📍Follow the timeline, discover the stories, and step back into history with us.
Explore On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity, plan your visit via link in bio 👆🏻
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