Experts' Choice Award People's History Museum
What the experts agree on
Britain's largest political collection tells Manchester's turbulent democratic journey through working-class struggles since the Industrial Revolution, housed in a striking converted Edwardian pumping station.
“The collection relates to the history of working people in Britain, but what exactly is in there? Well, the largest body of political material anywhere in Britain, is what. ”
– Time Out
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The story of Britain's 200-year march to democracy is told in all its pain and pathos at this superb museum, housed in a refurbished Edwardian pumping station." Full review
Fodor's "This museum recounts powerfully the struggles of working people in the city and in the U.K. as a whole since the Industrial Revolution. " Full review
Lonely Planet "You'll also find the People's History Museum in Spinningfield's northwest corner, where you can uncover the details of Manchester's often turbulent road to democracy"
Lonely Planet "Lodged inside a Grade II-listed former pumping station, the displays at the People's History Museum are brilliant reminders of Britain's unwavering fight for fair pay, voting rights, and..."
Lonely Planet "Near the banks of the River Irwell, the People's History Museum delves into Manchester's strong personalities and game changers, particularly within the realm of politics and social democracy"
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Time Out "Every city's got a museum with a few works by big-shot artists and dusty relics once owned by rich white men and/or pilfered from former colonies, but only Manchester has a museum..."
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