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People's History MuseumvsWhitworth Art Gallery
Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Whitworth Art Gallery scores significantly better than People's History Museum. Whitworth Art Gallery ranks #2 in Manchester with praise from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
People's History Museum
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Time Out
Bridge St., Manchester M3 3ER
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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
Time Out "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. " Full review
Whitworth Art Gallery Lonely Planet Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A wonderful collection of British watercolours. It also houses the best selection of historic textiles outside London." Full review
Fodor's "The renowned collections inside the gallery embrace British watercolors, old-master drawings, postimpressionist works, wallpapers, and an outstanding textile gallery." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in a red-brick building (1910) of the Manchester University campus, the institution has undergone major renovation work and now has a new glass and steel wing." Full review
Frommer's "Also features a superb collection of 18th- and 19th-century watercolors on display, including many by Turner." Full review
